đồ tang
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Mourning clothes / Funeral attire: Traditional clothing worn by family members and relatives to signify bereavement and respect for a deceased person, typically in white, black, or somber colors, and often made of simple fabric like gauze or coarse cotton.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các thành viên trong gia đình mặc đồ tang trong lễ tang. (Family members wear mourning clothes at the funeral.)
- Màu trắng là màu phổ biến của đồ tang ở Việt Nam. (White is a common color for mourning attire in Vietnam.)
Advanced Usage
- The concept extends beyond mere clothing to symbolize the state of mourning and familial duty. The specific type, color, and duration of wearing can be dictated by traditional rituals and the wearer's relationship to the deceased.
Variants and Related Words
- Đại tang (n): deep mourning, usually for parents or spouses.
- Tiểu tang (n): lesser mourning, for more distant relatives.
- Khăn tang (n): mourning headband, a common component of mourning attire.
Synonyms
- Mourning garments: Clothing for mourning.
- Funeral clothes: Attire worn for funeral rites.
- Bereavement attire: Clothing symbolizing loss.
Related Cultural Notes
- Mặc đồ tang: To wear mourning clothes. This act is a crucial part of Vietnamese funeral customs, showing piety and sorrow.
- Theo phong tục, con cháu phải mặc đồ tang trong một thời gian nhất định. (According to custom, descendants must wear mourning clothes for a specific period.)
- Mourning