tứ tế
Definition
- Noun:
- A substitute sacrificial ceremony: A ritual sacrifice where the king delegates the role of chief officiant to a court official, rather than presiding over it personally.
- A deputy sacrificer: The court official who acts as the chief officiant in such a delegated royal sacrifice.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua cử một đại thần làm tứ tế. (The king appointed a high-ranking official as the deputy sacrificer.)
- Lễ tứ tế được cử hành long trọng. (The substitute sacrificial ceremony was solemnly performed.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to historical and royal contexts, describing a particular protocol in imperial Vietnamese court rituals where the monarch's direct participation in a sacrifice was not required or possible.
Variants and Related Words
- Tế lễ (n): sacrificial rites, ceremony.
- Tế lễ ở đền miếu rất trang nghiêm. (The sacrificial rites at the temple are very solemn.)
Synonyms
- Deputy sacrificer: An official who substitutes for the chief officiant.
- Proxy ritual: A ceremony performed by a substitute.
Related Concepts
- Đại tế: A grand sacrifice presided over directly by the monarch.
- Tự tế: A sacrifice where the king personally acts as the chief officiant.