tuất

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The eleventh Earthly Branch: In the traditional East Asian zodiac system, "Tuất" is the eleventh of the twelve Earthly Branches (Địa Chi). It corresponds to the Dog in the Chinese zodiac.
    • The hour of the Dog: In the traditional system of dividing the day into 12 two-hour periods, "giờ Tuất" refers to the period from 7 PM to 9 PM.

  2. Noun (historical/administrative):

    • Widow's pension: A historical term referring to a pension or financial aid provided to the widow of a deceased cadre or official.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Zodiac/Branch):
    • Năm nay là năm Tuất. (This year is the Year of the Dog.)
    • Giờ Tuất bắt đầu lúc 7 giờ tối. (The hour of the Dog begins at 7 PM.)
  • Noun (Pension):
    • Bà ấy nhận được tiền tuất của chồng. (She received the widow's pension from her husband.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Tuổi Tuất": This phrase means being born in a year of the Dog (e.g., 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018).
    • Anh ấy tuổi Tuất, nên rất trung thành. (He was born in the Year of the Dog, so he is very loyal.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Chi Tuất: Another way to refer to the eleventh Earthly Branch.
  • Giờ Tuất: Specifically refers to the two-hour time period (7 PM - 9 PM).
Synonyms
  • The Dog (for the zodiac sign).
  • The eleventh branch.
  • Widow's benefit/pension (for the administrative term).
Related Cultural Concepts
  • Thập Nhị Chi: The Twelve Earthly Branches, the cyclical system in which "Tuất" is a component.
  • Can Chi: The system of Heavenly Stems (Thiên Can) and Earthly Branches (Địa Chi) used for calendrical and astrological purposes.

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