áo cẩm bào
Definition
- Noun:
- A royal brocade robe: A traditional, ornate robe made from high-quality, richly patterned brocade fabric, historically worn by kings, emperors, or high-ranking nobility in Vietnam and other East Asian cultures. It symbolizes supreme authority and imperial status.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua mặc áo cẩm bào trong lễ đăng quang. (The king wore a royal brocade robe at the coronation ceremony.)
- Áo cẩm bào thường được thêu hình rồng. (The royal brocade robe is often embroidered with dragon patterns.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "áo cẩm bào" is specific to historical and literary contexts, evoking imagery of feudal courts, traditional ceremonies, and absolute monarchy. It is not used for contemporary clothing.
Variants and Related Words
Long bào (n): Dragon robe; another term for an emperor's ceremonial robe, often synonymous with áo cẩm bào.
- Long bào là biểu tượng quyền lực của hoàng đế. (The dragon robe is a symbol of the emperor's power.)
Hoàng bào (n): Imperial yellow robe; a yellow-colored imperial robe.
- Hoàng bào may bằng gấm vàng. (The imperial yellow robe is made of golden brocade.)
Synonyms
- Imperial robe: A robe worn by an emperor or monarch.
- Brocade robe: A robe made from the rich, decorative fabric known as brocade.
Related Idioms
- Mặc áo cẩm bào: To wear the royal brocade robe; an idiom meaning to ascend to the throne or to assume the highest position of power.
- Vị hoàng tử chuẩn bị mặc áo cẩm bào. (The prince is preparing to ascend to the throne.)