vạn thọ
Definition
- Noun:
- Marigold: A common garden flower of the genus Tagetes, known for its bright yellow or orange, multi-petaled blooms. It is often cultivated for decoration and used in ceremonies.
- (Archaic) Ten-thousand-year longevity: A traditional expression of wishing for a very long life, historically used specifically in addresses to a king or emperor.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Marigold):
- Mẹ tôi trồng nhiều vạn thọ vàng trong vườn. (My mother grows many yellow marigolds in the garden.)
- Hoa vạn thọ thường được dùng trên bàn thờ ngày Tết. (Marigolds are often used on altars during Tet.)
- Noun (Longevity Wish):
- Các đại thần đồng thanh hô "Vạn thọ!" để chúc mừng nhà vua. (The mandarins shouted "Long live the king!" in unison to congratulate him.)
Advanced Usage
- "cúc vạn thọ": This is a more precise botanical name for the marigold, literally "ten-thousand-year longevity chrysanthemum."
- Cúc vạn thọ có mùi hương đặc trưng. (The marigold has a distinctive scent.)
- "lễ vạn thọ": (Historical) Refers to the celebration of a king's birthday.
- Cung điện trang hoàng lộng lẫy cho lễ vạn thọ của hoàng đế. (The palace was lavishly decorated for the emperor's birthday celebration.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cúc vạn thọ (n): Marigold (full name).
- Trường thọ (n/adj): Longevity, long-lived (a more general term for long life).
Synonyms
- Marigold: The common English name for the flower.
- Longevity: The state of having a long life.
- (Historical) Long live...: A ceremonial wish for a ruler's long life.
Related Cultural Concepts
- The marigold (vạn thọ) is culturally significant in Vietnam, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. It is a common sight during Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations and on ancestral altars, embodying the wish for a long and prosperous life for the family.
- The term originates from Sino-Vietnamese, with "vạn" meaning ten thousand and "thọ" meaning longevity, directly translating to the wish for "ten thousand years of life."
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