Đoàn Thị Điểm

Đoàn Thị Điểm

Đoàn Thị Điểm ngồi đọc sách trong thư phòng.

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • A historical figure: Đoàn Thị Điểm (1705–1746) was a renowned female poet and writer of the dynasty in Vietnam. She is also known by her pen name, Hồng Nữ Sĩ (The Female Scholar of the Red River).
    • An author: She is traditionally credited as the translator of the famous "Chinh Phụ Ngâm" (Lament of a Warrior's Wife) from the classical Chinese version by Đặng Trần Côn into Vietnamese Nôm script, though some scholars attribute this work to Phan Huy Ích. She is also the author of "Truyền Kỳ Tân Phả" (A New Collection of Marvelous Tales).
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Đoàn Thị Điểm một nữ sĩ nổi tiếng thời trung hưng. (Đoàn Thị Điểm was a famous female scholar during the Revival dynasty.)
    • Nhiều người cho rằng Đoàn Thị Điểm đã dịch "Chinh Phụ Ngâm" sang chữ Nôm. (Many people believe that Đoàn Thị Điểm translated the "Lament of a Warrior's Wife" into Nôm script.)
    • Tác phẩm "Truyền Kỳ Tân Phả" của Đoàn Thị Điểm vẫn còn được lưu truyền. (The work "A New Collection of Marvelous Tales" by Đoàn Thị Điểm is still preserved.)
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and literary reference: The name is used in academic contexts to discuss Vietnamese classical literature, the role of women writers in history, and the development of script poetry.
    • Nghiên cứu về Đoàn Thị Điểm góp phần hiểu hơn về văn học nữ quyền thế kỷ 18. (Research on Đoàn Thị Điểm contributes to a better understanding of 18th-century women's literature.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Hồng Nữ Sĩ: The literary pen name of Đoàn Thị Điểm.

    • Hồng Nữ Sĩ bút danh của Đoàn Thị Điểm. (Hồng Nữ Sĩ is the pen name of Đoàn Thị Điểm.)
  • "Truyền Kỳ Tân Phả": The title of her known collection of marvelous tales.

  • "Chinh Phụ Ngâm": The title of the famous lament she is associated with translating.
Synonyms
  • Female scholar / poetess: A woman who is learned and skilled in poetry and literature.
  • Author / writer: A person who writes books, stories, or poems.
Related Cultural and Historical Context
  • A symbol of female intellect: In Vietnamese cultural history, Đoàn Thị Điểm is often celebrated as a symbol of female erudition, talent, and resilience during a patriarchal era.
  • Subject of scholarly debate: Her legacy is partly defined by the ongoing academic discussion regarding the true authorship of the translation of "Chinh Phụ Ngâm."