trùng cửu
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Double Ninth Festival: A traditional Vietnamese festival observed on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. The name "trùng cửu" literally means "double nine," referring to the repetition of the number nine in the date.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Ngày mai là tiết trùng cửu. (Tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival.)
- Người xưa thường leo núi vào dịp trùng cửu. (People in the past often went mountain climbing on the occasion of the Double Ninth Festival.)
Advanced Usage
- The festival is associated with customs aimed at warding off danger and bad luck, as the number nine is considered a yang (active, potentially hazardous) number. Activities include climbing heights, drinking chrysanthemum wine, and wearing the zhuyu plant.
Cultural Context
- The Double Ninth Festival originates from Chinese tradition and is also observed in other East Asian cultures. In Vietnam, it is a more minor, scholarly festival compared to Tết Nguyên Đán (Lunar New Year). It is sometimes called the "Senior Citizens' Day" in modern times, emphasizing respect for the elderly.
Synonyms
- Double Ninth Day: A direct translation of the festival's name.
- Chongyang Festival: The Chinese name for the same festival, commonly referenced.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Lễ trùng cửu: The ceremony or observance of the Double Ninth Festival.
- Lễ trùng cửu thường có hoạt động thả diều. (The Double Ninth Festival ceremony often includes kite flying.)