Khôi tinh

Khôi tinh

Khôi tinh chiếu sáng trên bầu trời đêm.

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Kui Star / The Star of Literary Excellence: In ancient East Asian astrology, specifically Vietnamese Sino-Vietnamese tradition, "Khôi tinh" refers to a specific auspicious star (often identified with a star in the Big Dipper/Ursa Major constellation) believed to govern literature, scholarly pursuits, and civil examinations. It symbolizes literary talent and success.
    • A metaphor for literary brilliance or a successful scholar: The term is used figuratively to denote a person of exceptional literary talent or someone who has achieved top honors in examinations.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Theo tử vi, nếu được Khôi tinh chiếu mệnh, người đó sẽ có tài văn chương lỗi lạc. (According to horoscopes, if one is blessed by the Kui Star, that person will possess outstanding literary talent.)
    • Ông ấy đỗ trạng nguyên, quả thực là một vì Khôi tinh giáng thế. (He passed the top imperial examination; he truly is a Kui Star descended to earth.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Khôi tinh đã rạng": An idiom meaning "the Kui Star has shone brightly," used to indicate that one's literary talent has finally been recognized, has met its opportunity to shine, or that one has achieved fame and success in scholarly or literary endeavors.
    • Sau khi đoạt giải văn học quốc gia, có thể nói là khôi tinh đã rạng với anh ấy. (After winning the national literature prize, it can be said that the Kui Star has shone upon him.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Sao Thiên Khôi (n): Another name for "Khôi tinh," literally "Heavenly Kui Star."
  • Đầu Khôi (n): A term referring to the top candidate in an examination, the champion scholar.
Synonyms
  • Star of Literature: A direct descriptive synonym.
  • Luminary (in literature): A metaphorical synonym for a brilliantly talented person.
Related Idioms
  • Khôi tinh chiếu mệnh: To have the Kui Star shining upon one's destiny; to be destined for literary or scholarly success.
    • Nhà văn ấy được cho là khôi tinh chiếu mệnh từ nhỏ. (That writer is said to have had the Kui Star shining on his destiny since childhood.)