tết dương lịch
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- New Year's Day (Gregorian/International): "Tết Dương Lịch" specifically refers to January 1st, the first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated internationally. It is distinct from the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year ("Tết Nguyên Đán").
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Công ty cho nhân viên nghỉ một ngày vào dịp Tết Dương Lịch. (The company gives employees a day off for New Year's Day.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in official contexts, calendars, and media to specify the International New Year, differentiating it from other holidays.
Variants and Related Words
Năm mới Dương lịch: The Gregorian New Year (the period surrounding January 1st).
Đêm giao thừa Dương lịch: New Year's Eve (Gregorian).
- Thành phố tổ chức bắn pháo hoa vào đêm giao thừa Dương lịch. (The city holds a fireworks display on Gregorian New Year's Eve.)
Synonyms
- New Year's Day: The standard English term for January 1st.
- International New Year: Emphasizes its global observance.
Related Cultural Notes
- Contrast with "Tết": In Vietnamese, the word "Tết" alone typically refers to "Tết Nguyên Đán" (Lunar New Year). Therefore, "Tết Dương Lịch" is the precise term needed to indicate the January 1st celebration.
- It is a public holiday in Vietnam, though the celebrations are generally less extensive than those for the Lunar New Year.