Vương Duy
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Wang Wei: A major Chinese poet, painter, musician, and statesman of the Tang Dynasty (8th century). He is renowned for his pastoral and Buddhist-inspired poetry and is considered one of the greatest poets in Chinese history.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Thơ của Vương Duy thường hòa quyện với thiên nhiên. (The poetry of Wang Wei often blends harmoniously with nature.)
- Vương Duy được mệnh danh là "Thi Phật". (Wang Wei is honored with the title "Poet Buddha.")
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural reference: The name "Vương Duy" is used in scholarly and artistic contexts to refer to the ideals of serene, philosophical art and poetry.
- Tác phẩm này mang phong cách bình dị như thơ Vương Duy. (This work carries a simple style like the poetry of Wang Wei.)
Variants and Related Words
- Vương Ma Cật: An alternative name referring to Wang Wei, derived from his courtesy name, Mojie.
- Thi Phật: "Poet Buddha," an honorary title commonly associated with Wang Wei.
Synonyms
- Wang Wei: The standard English transliteration of the name.
- The Poet Buddha: An epithet highlighting the spiritual quality of his work.
Related Cultural Concepts
- Thơ điền viên: Pastoral poetry, a genre in which Wang Wei excelled.
- Vương Duy là bậc thầy của thơ điền viên. (Wang Wei was a master of pastoral poetry.)
- Họa trung hữu thi: "There is poetry in the painting," a phrase often used to describe the artistic synergy in Wang Wei's poetry and paintings.