Definition

1. Noun:
   • A seal made from cypress wood: "Triện bách" specifically refers to a traditional seal or stamp carved from the wood of the cypress tree (cây bách).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông cụ giữ gìn chiếc triện bách của tổ tiên. (The old man carefully preserves the ancestral cypress wood seal.)
  • Triện bách thường có mùi hương đặc trưng của gỗ. (A cypress wood seal often has the characteristic scent of the wood.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is historical and specific, primarily encountered in contexts discussing traditional Vietnamese woodworking, official seals, or antique artifacts.

Variants and Related Words

• Triện (n): A general term for a seal or stamp.
• Con dấu (n): A more common, modern word for a seal or stamp.
• Bách (n): Cypress tree.

Synonyms

• Cypress seal: A seal made from cypress wood.
• Wooden seal: A general term for a seal made of wood.

Notes on Usage

• "Triện bách" is a specialized, classical compound noun. It is not used in everyday modern language but may appear in historical, artistic, or antiquarian texts.