Definition

1. Noun:
   • Pen name / Pseudonym: A fictitious name used by an author or artist instead of their real name when publishing their work.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhà văn đó nổi tiếng với bút danh "Tô Hoài". (That writer is famous under the pen name "Tô Hoài".)
  • Cô ấy quyết định xuất bản cuốn sách dưới một bút danh. (She decided to publish the book under a pseudonym.)
  • Bút danh của ông ấy được nhiều độc giả yêu thích. (His pen name is loved by many readers.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used specifically in literary and artistic contexts. It implies a chosen identity for creative or professional purposes, distinct from a legal alias or nickname used in daily life.

Variants and Related Words

• Bí danh (n): A secret name or code name, often used for espionage or confidentiality, not specifically for publishing.
• Nghệ danh (n): Stage name, used by performers, actors, or musicians.
• Tác giả (n): Author. The person who writes, who may or may not use a .

Synonyms

• Pen name: A name used by a writer.
• Pseudonym: A fictitious name, especially one used by an author.
• Nom de plume: A French term for pen name.

Related Idioms

• : To write under the pen name of...
  • Ông thường viết dưới bút danh "Người Sông Thao". (He often wrote under the pen name "Người Sông Thao".)