áo trào
Definition
- Noun:
- Court robe: A formal robe or gown worn by officials or nobility at a royal court or in ceremonial contexts. This term is now considered archaic.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các quan mặc áo trào vào buổi thiết triều. (The mandarins wore court robes at the royal audience.)
- Áo trào là một phần quan trọng của phẩm phục cung đình xưa. (The court robe was an important part of ancient court attire.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "áo trào" is primarily found in historical texts or discussions of pre-modern Vietnamese history and court culture. It refers specifically to the formal attire dictated by court protocol.
Variants and Related Words
- Triều phục (n): Court attire or ceremonial dress. This is a more general, modern term for official court clothing.
- Triều phục của vua chúa rất lộng lẫy. (The court attire of kings and emperors was very splendid.)
Synonyms
- Court dress: Formal attire for a royal court.
- Ceremonial robe: A robe worn for official ceremonies.
Notes on Usage
- "Áo trào" is an archaic term. In contemporary language, "triều phục" is the preferred and more widely understood term for historical court clothing.