trọng thể
Definition
- Adjective:
- Solemn; Ceremonial; Formal: Describes an event, occasion, or action that is conducted with full and proper dignity, seriousness, and ritual to highlight its importance and significance.
- Grand; Stately: Pertaining to something impressive and conducted with great formality and respect.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Lễ kỷ niệm được tổ chức một cách trọng thể. (The commemoration ceremony was organized in a solemn manner.)
- Họ chuẩn bị một buổi lễ đón tiếp trọ thể cho nguyên thủ quốc gia. (They prepared a grand/formal reception ceremony for the head of state.)
- Một bản giao hưởng trọng thể. (A stately symphony.)
Advanced Usage
- Used primarily to modify nouns referring to official events, ceremonies, or documents (e.g., ceremony, reception, oath, declaration).
- lễ tuyên thệ trọng thể (a solemn oath-taking ceremony)
- văn kiện trọng thể (a formal/solemn document)
Variants and Related Words
- Trọng đại (adj): Momentous, great (in importance). While related, "trọng đại" emphasizes supreme importance, whereas "trọng thể" emphasizes formal solemnity.
- sự kiện trọng đại (a momentous event)
Synonyms
- Solemn: Deeply serious and formal.
- Ceremonial: Relating to or used for formal ceremonies.
- Formal: Done in accordance with rules, convention, or ceremony.
- Stately: Having a dignified, imposing, or grand manner.
Related Idioms
- While "trọng thể" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is the key descriptor in formal phrases.
- tiếp đón trọng thể (to receive/ welcome with full ceremonial honors)
- tổ chức trọng thể (to organize with great formality)