Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woman's private chamber in ancient times: "Buồng the" refers specifically to the private living quarters or bedroom of a woman, particularly a young, unmarried woman or a lady, in traditional Vietnamese society. It implies a secluded, intimate space within the home.
   • The boudoir; the inner chamber: It denotes a private room associated with femininity, modesty, and seclusion, often mentioned in classical poetry and literature.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong thơ cổ, hình ảnh "buồng the" thường gợi lên sự cô đơn, chờ đợi của người thiếu nữ. (In classical poetry, the image of the "boudoir" often evokes the loneliness and waiting of a young maiden.)
  • "Buồng the phải buổi thong dong" là một câu thơ nổi tiếng. ("The boudoir in a moment of leisure" is a famous poetic line.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in a literary, historical, or poetic context to evoke the traditional lifestyle and sentiments of women in pre-modern Vietnam. It is an archaic term and not used in contemporary everyday speech.

Variants and Related Words

• Buồng khuê: A direct synonym with the same meaning, also archaic and literary.
• Phòng the: A less common variant with the same meaning.
• Khuê phòng: Another literary term for a woman's private chamber.
• Khuê các: Refers to the women's quarters or inner apartments more broadly.

Synonyms

• Boudoir (English): A woman's private sitting room or bedroom.
• Inner chamber: A general term for a private room, often for women.
• Private quarters: Personal living space.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Cửa buồng the: The door to the boudoir; symbolizes the threshold of a woman's private world.
  • Tiếng gió thổi qua cửa buồng the. (The sound of the wind blowing past the boudoir door.)
• Buồng the khuê các: A phrase combining terms to emphasize the secluded women's quarters in a traditional household.

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