Tạ nữ
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical figure: Refers to Xie Daoyun, a famous intelligent and literary woman from the Jin Dynasty in Chinese history.
- A cultural allusion: Used to allude to or symbolize a highly intelligent, talented, and eloquent woman, particularly one skilled in poetry and literature.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Trong lịch sử, Tạ nữ nổi tiếng với tài ứng đối thông minh. (In history, Xie Daoyun is famous for her intelligent repartee.)
- Cô ấy được ca ngợi như một Tạ nữ thời hiện đại. (She is praised as a modern-day Xie Daoyun.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in literary, historical, or highly formal contexts to praise a woman's intellect and literary talent. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Tạ Đạo Uẩn: The full name of the historical figure Xie Daoyun.
- Tài nữ: A more general term for a talented woman, which can be influenced by the allusion of "Tạ nữ".
Synonyms
- A learned woman: A woman possessing profound knowledge or erudition.
- A bluestocking: A woman with considerable intellectual or literary interests (can be dated or slightly derogatory in some contexts; use with caution).
- A literary woman: A woman devoted to or accomplished in literature.
Related Idioms and Allusions
- Tài như Tạ nữ: Talent like Xie Daoyun. Used to compliment someone's exceptional literary or intellectual abilities.
- Bài thơ của cô ấy hay đến mức được ví là "tài như Tạ nữ". (Her poem was so good that she was said to have "talent like Xie Daoyun".)