Liễu Nhữ

Definition
  1. Proper Noun:
    • Liễu Nhữ: A poetic and literary pseudonym or alternate name for the character Thị Kính, the central figure in the Vietnamese folk tale and classical opera Quan Âm Thị Kính (The Goddess of Mercy, Thị Kính). The name evokes a graceful, willow-like beauty and is used in poetic contexts to refer to her.
Usage Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • Trong truyện "Quan Âm Thị Kính", Liễu Nhữ là một nhân vật đức hạnh chịu nhiều oan khuất. (In the story "Quan Âm Thị Kính", Liễu Nhữ is a virtuous character who suffers many injustices.)
    • Câu thơ "Liễu Nhữ ngâm chơi" nhắc đến vẻ đẹp và tài năng của nhân vật. (The poetic line "Liễu Nhữ ngâm chơi" refers to the beauty and talent of the character.)
Advanced Usage
  • The name Liễu Nhữ is primarily encountered in classical Vietnamese poetry, literature, and discussions of the story. It is not used in everyday modern conversation but is a culturally significant literary reference.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thị Kính (Proper Noun): The primary name of the main character in the story .
  • Quan Âm Thị Kính (Proper Noun): The full title of the classic story, meaning "The Goddess of Mercy, Thị Kính."
Synonyms
  • Thị Kính: The standard name for the same character.
  • Phật Bà Quan Âm (Goddess of Mercy): The bodhisattva she is believed to become.
Cultural and Literary Context
  • Liễu Nhữ symbolizes feminine grace, resilience, and virtue in the face of suffering, as portrayed in the Vietnamese classic. The reference from the dictionary verse——suggests that even a talented woman like her (or the historically talented Xie Daoyun, "ả Tạ") is difficult to match.