vàng vó
Definition
- Noun:
- Gold foil / Gold paper: A type of paper coated with a thin layer of gold or a gold-colored metallic finish, traditionally used in Vietnamese funeral rites or festivals as ceremonial money or offerings.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Họ đốt vàng vó cho người đã khuất. (They burn gold paper for the deceased.)
- Vàng vó được bày bán nhiều vào dịp lễ. (Gold foil is sold widely during festival seasons.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to the context of spiritual and ceremonial practices. It is not used for industrial or jewelry-grade gold foil.
Variants and Related Words
- Vàng mã (n): A broader category of votive papers, including items like paper clothes, houses, and money, burned as offerings to the spirits.
- Cửa hàng bán đủ loại vàng mã. (The shop sells all kinds of votive papers.)
Synonyms
- Ceremonial gold paper: Paper used in rituals.
- Votive gold foil: Gold foil intended as an offering.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using the term "vàng vó." Its usage is almost exclusively literal within the context of ritual offerings.