á»· hoa

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of traditional Vietnamese chair or throne that is intricately carved with floral and leaf motifs. It is often associated with royalty, nobility, or ceremonial use due to its ornate and prestigious design.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vua ngồi trên chiếc ỷ hoa. (The king sat on the floral-carved throne.)
  • Chiếc ỷ hoa trong bảo tàng được chạm trổ rất tinh xảo. (The floral-carved chair in the museum is very intricately carved.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to classical furniture and historical context. It is not used for modern chairs.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngai vàng (n): throne (specifically a royal seat, which may or may not be carved with flowers).
• Ghế chạm trổ (n): carved chair (a more general term).

Synonyms

• Carved floral chair
• Ornate throne
• Ceremonial chair

Related Idioms

• : To sit on a carved floral throne; can be used metaphorically to describe being in a position of high status or comfort.
  • Sau khi thắng cử, ông ấy như ngồi ỷ hoa. (After winning the election, he was as if sitting on a carved throne.)