tràng cửu

Tràng cửu là một loại hoa màu tím rất đẹp.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Everlasting, perpetual, eternal: A literary and formal term describing something that lasts forever, without end. It emphasizes extreme longevity and timelessness, often used in poetic, philosophical, or ceremonial contexts.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chúc hai người hạnh phúc tràng cửu. (Wishing the two of you everlasting happiness.)
  • Tình bạn của họ được ví như tràng cửu. (Their friendship is likened to something eternal.)
  • Những giá trị văn hóa tràng cửu. (Everlasting cultural values.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is highly literary and is primarily found in written texts, formal blessings, classical poetry, or philosophical discourse. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Trường cửu (adj): This is the more standard and commonly used variant with the identical meaning of "everlasting, perpetual." "Tràng cửu" is an older, less common form.
  • Một công trình trường cửu. (A perpetual monument.)

Synonyms

• Vĩnh cửu: eternal, everlasting.
• Bất diệt: immortal, imperishable.
• Muôn thuở: forever, for all ages.

Notes on Usage

• Important: As noted in the reference, "tràng cửu" is an alternate form of "trường cửu". In modern usage, "trường cửu" is the predominant and recommended spelling and form. "Tràng cửu" may be encountered in older texts or used for stylistic, poetic effect.