Definition

1. Noun:
   • Royal palace: A palace belonging to or used by a king, emperor, or royal family. This term is often used in historical or literary contexts to refer to the grand and sacred residence of the monarch.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà vua trở về đền rồng sau chiến thắng. (The king returned to the royal palace after the victory.)
  • Đền rồng được xây dựng rất nguy nga tráng lệ. (The royal palace was constructed with immense grandeur.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered literary and archaic. In modern Vietnamese, "cung điện" is the more common and general word for "palace." "Đền rồng" specifically evokes the imperial past, often of Vietnamese dynasties.
• It can be used metaphorically in poetry or descriptive writing to evoke a sense of supreme majesty, sacredness, or historical grandeur.

Variants and Related Words

• Cung điện (n): Palace. The standard, modern term for a large, impressive building that is the official residence of a sovereign, bishop, or archbishop.
• Hoàng cung (n): Imperial palace. Another term specifically for the emperor's palace.
• Đền (n): Temple, shrine. A place of worship. The word "đền" in "đền rồng" contributes the meaning of a sacred or hallowed building.
• Rồng (n): Dragon. In East Asian culture, the dragon is a symbol of imperial power, strength, and good fortune. Its inclusion signifies the building's connection to the emperor.

Synonyms

• Royal palace: Cung điện hoàng gia.
• Imperial palace: Hoàng cung, cung đình.

Related Phrases

• Vào chầu ở đền rồng: To have an audience at the royal palace.
• Bảo vệ đền rồng: To guard the royal palace.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms using "đền rồng," the dragon ("rồng") is central to many Vietnamese idioms about royalty and success, such as "Rồng gặp mây" (Dragon meets clouds), meaning a fortunate encounter or a perfect match, often referring to a talented person finding a great patron or position.

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