Nguyễn Du

Thân thiện

Nguyễn Du là tác giả của kiệt tác "Truyện Kiều".

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Nguyễn Du (1766-1820): A preeminent classical poet of Vietnam, considered one of the greatest figures in Vietnamese literature. He is most famous for authoring Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều), a seminal epic poem that is a cornerstone of the national literary heritage.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Nguyễn Du được tôn vinh là đại thi hào của dân tộc Việt Nam. (Nguyễn Du is honored as the great poet of the Vietnamese nation.)
  • Tác phẩm "Truyện Kiều" của Nguyễn Du đã được dịch ra nhiều thứ tiếng. (Nguyễn Du's work "The Tale of Kiều" has been translated into many languages.)
  • Chúng tôi đang nghiên cứu về cuộc đời và sự nghiệp của Nguyễn Du. (We are studying the life and career of Nguyễn Du.)

Advanced Usage

• "Thi pháp Nguyễn Du": Refers to the distinctive poetic style, techniques, and artistic philosophy characteristic of Nguyễn Du's writings.

  • Thi pháp Nguyễn Du thể hiện sự kết hợp tài tình giữa văn học dân gian và bác học. (Nguyễn Du's poetics demonstrates a masterful combination of folk and scholarly literature.)

• "Theo quan niệm của Nguyễn Du": Used to introduce or discuss a perspective, theme, or philosophical view found in Nguyễn Du's body of work.

  • Theo quan niệm của Nguyễn Du, số phận và tài mệnh thường đối nghịch nhau. (According to Nguyễn Du's conception, destiny and talent are often in opposition.)

Variants and Related Words

• Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều / Kim Vân Kiều): His most celebrated narrative poem. Often used synonymously with his literary legacy.

  • "Truyện Kiều" là kiệt tác làm nên tên tuổi Nguyễn Du. ("The Tale of Kiều" is the masterpiece that made Nguyễn Du's name.)

• Đoạn Trường Tân Thanh: An alternative name for Truyện Kiều.

• Cụ Nguyễn Du, Đại thi hào Nguyễn Du: Respectful and honorific forms of address.

Synonyms

• Đại thi hào: The Great Poet (a common title for him).
• Tác giả Truyện Kiều: The author of The Tale of Kiều.

Related Phrases / Cultural References

• "Truyện Kiều còn, tiếng ta còn...": A famous saying by scholar Phạm Quỳnh, meaning "As long as exists, our language (Vietnamese) exists..." highlighting the work's cultural importance.
• Bói Kiều: A traditional practice of using random verses from for divination or reflection, showing the poem's deep integration into Vietnamese folk culture.

Related Idioms / Set Phrases

• "Thương thay thân phận nàng Kiều": (Alas for the fate of Miss Kiều) A phrase evoking pity for a tragic fate, directly referencing the protagonist of his poem. It is used to express sympathy for someone in a difficult, pitiable situation.
  • Nhìn cảnh đó, tôi chỉ biết thốt lên "Thương thay thân phận nàng Kiều". (Seeing that scene, I could only utter, "Alas for the fate of Miss Kiều.")

Học thuật

1. Nguyễn Du (1766-1820) - a great classical poet - had Tiên Điền (Nghi Xuân, Hà Tĩnh) as native land. Nguyễn Du was descended from a noble mandarin family (his father and his elder brother had been prime ministers of Nhà Hậu Lê), but he himself had to pass through many hardships in the 18th century full of troubles. Famous for writing talent, he only graduated as junior bachelor. In 1802, as a mandarin of Nhà Nguyễn, he was hauntingly worried about the current circumstances. His works were both realistic and romantic. He was the author of Truyện Kiều (a very popular poetic masterpiece), Văn Chiêu Hồn, Bắc Hành Tạp Lục and Nam Trung Tạp Ngâm. World Peace Council classifies Nguyễn Du among+memorable cultural celebrities in the world