giàn hoả

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The Vietnamese word "giàn hoả" refers to a "pyre," which is a structure made of wood or other materials used for burning a body as part of a funeral rite or to dispose of ashes. It can also refer to any similar structure used for burning.

Usage Instructions:

• "Giàn hoả" is often used in the context of traditional funerals in Vietnam, where it symbolizes respect for the deceased and helps in their journey to the afterlife.
• When discussing funerals or cultural practices related to death, "giàn hoả" might come up frequently.

Example:

• "Trong một số nền văn hóa, giàn hoả được sử dụng để hỏa táng người đã khuất." (In some cultures, a pyre is used to cremate the deceased.)

Advanced Usage:

• In literary or poetic contexts, "giàn hoả" might be used metaphorically to describe something that is destined to be consumed or destroyed, similar to how life is fleeting.
• Example: "Những kỷ niệm đẹp như một giàn hoả, sẽ cháy rực rỡ nhưng rồi cũng chỉ còn là tro tàn." (Beautiful memories are like a pyre, they will burn brightly but eventually will turn to ashes.)

Word Variants:

• "Giàn thiêu" is a synonym for "giàn hoả" and means the same thing, specifically referring to a funeral pyre.

Different Meanings:

• While "giàn hoả" primarily refers to a pyre in the context of burning bodies, in some contexts, it might refer to any structure meant for burning, but this usage is less common.

Academic

1. (cũng nói giàn thiêu) Pyre