đại hội diễn
Definition
- Noun:
- Grand festival / major festival: A large-scale, formal, and often public celebration or gathering, typically organized to mark a significant occasion, cultural event, or anniversary. It implies an event of considerable importance, size, and ceremony.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lễ hội mùa xuân này là một đại hội diễn của thành phố. (This spring festival is a grand festival of the city.)
- Đại hội diễn kỷ niệm 1000 năm được tổ chức rất hoành tráng. (The grand festival commemorating the 1000th anniversary was organized very magnificently.)
Note on Usage
- "Đại hội diễn" is a formal and somewhat literary term. In modern, everyday Vietnamese, the simpler word "lễ hội" (festival) is more commonly used for most events. "Đại hội diễn" emphasizes the grand scale and official nature of the event.
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ hội (n): festival, celebration. A more common and general term.
- Lễ hội hoa đăng thu hút rất đông du khách. (The lantern festival attracts a large number of tourists.)
- Đại lễ (n): grand ceremony, major rite. Often used for solemn or religious ceremonies of great importance.
- Đại lễ Phật đản được tổ chức tại chùa. (The grand ceremony of Buddha's Birthday was held at the pagoda.)
Synonyms
- Grand festival
- Major festival
- Gala event
Related Terms
- Celebration: The action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion.
- Ceremony: A formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.