đài dinh
Definition
- Noun (Historical):
- Residence of high-ranking mandarins: A grand and official dwelling for high-level officials in historical Vietnamese feudal society.
- Manor of the nobility: A luxurious mansion or estate belonging to the aristocratic or powerful elite.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị quan lớn sống trong một đài dinh nguy nga. (The high-ranking mandarin lived in a magnificent residence.)
- Khu vực này xưa kia tập trung nhiều đài dinh của các quý tộc. (This area in the past was concentrated with many manors of the nobility.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is archaic and is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal contexts describing the architecture and social structure of feudal Vietnam.
Variants and Related Words
Đài doanh (n): An alternate, equally archaic term with the same meaning.
- Đài doanh của vị tướng được canh gác cẩn mật. (The general's residence was heavily guarded.)
Dinh thự (n): A mansion, villa; a more general and modern term for a large, imposing house.
- Phủ đệ (n): The residence of a prince, high noble, or top official; a closely related historical term.
Synonyms
- Official residence: A house provided for a person because of their official position.
- Manor: A large country house with lands.
- Mansion: A large, impressive house.
Related Concepts
- Đài các: Refers to a noble, elegant, or aristocratic manner; often used in conjunction with "đài dinh" to emphasize grandeur and high social status.
- The concept implies not just a building, but a symbol of authority, power, and privileged social standing in the historical context.