đan trì

Thân thiện

Đức vua bước lên đan trì để thiết triều.

Definition

1. Noun (historical/literary):
   • The canopied dais or throne: A raised, often red, platform with a canopy, specifically denoting the emperor's throne or seat of authority within the royal palace.
   • The royal threshold/courtyard: By extension, the area in front of the throne or the courtyard of the royal palace where the emperor held audiences, symbolizing imperial power and presence.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Khấu đầu lạy trước đan trì. (To kowtow before the canopied dais.)
  • Sứ thần được dẫn vào trước đan trì. (The envoy was led before the royal dais.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "đan trì" is archaic and is found almost exclusively in historical texts, classical literature, or in contexts describing imperial Vietnam. It evokes a sense of formality, reverence, and ancient royal protocol.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngai vàng (n): The golden throne. A more common term for the throne, focusing on the seat itself.
  • Nhà vua ngồi trên ngai vàng. (The king sits on the golden throne.)
• Thềm rồng (n): The dragon steps. Refers to the steps leading to the throne or main palace hall.
  • Các quan đứng chờ ở thềm rồng. (The mandarins wait on the dragon steps.)

Synonyms

• Throne: The seat of a sovereign.
• Dais: A raised platform for a throne.
• Royal court: The place where the sovereign holds official audiences.

Related Concepts

• Triều đình: The royal court or dynasty.
• Thiên tử: The Son of Heaven (the emperor).
• Bệ rồng: The dragon pedestal (another term for the throne platform).

Học thuật

1. (cũ) Canopied dais; the throne
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