điềm hùng
Definition
- Noun:
- Bear omen: A traditional sign or portent, often from a dream, believed to foretell the birth of a son. This meaning originates from the association of the bear (a powerful, masculine animal) with male offspring in some folk beliefs.
- Auspice of a son: A specific type of auspicious omen indicating that a male child will be born.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bà ấy nằm mơ thấy gấu, người ta bảo đó là điềm hùng. (She dreamed of a bear; people said it was a bear omen.)
- Theo truyền thuyết, điềm hùng là một dấu hiệu tốt cho thấy sắp có con trai. (According to legend, a bear omen is a good sign indicating a son is forthcoming.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in the context of traditional folklore, superstition, and dream interpretation. It is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern, everyday language.
Variants and Related Words
- Điềm gấu: Literally "bear omen," a direct synonym.
- Điềm sinh con trai: Literally "omen of giving birth to a son," a more descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Portent of a son: A sign foreshadowing the birth of a male child.
- Auspicious omen (for a son): A favorable prophetic sign specifically related to male offspring.
Notes on Usage
- Cultural Context: "Điềm hùng" is deeply rooted in Vietnamese folk belief systems. It reflects traditional gender associations and methods of divination.
- Modern Relevance: This word is largely obsolete. In contemporary discussions about pregnancy or dreams, more direct, modern language would be used instead.