cảo thơm (kiểu thơm)

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fragrant manuscript; a precious literary work: This term refers to a book or manuscript that is considered valuable and admirable, often due to its beautiful content or moral teachings. It implies the work has an enduring, pleasant quality, like a fragrance.
   • A legacy of fine writing: It can denote a collection of esteemed writings or literary heritage left behind by a scholar or author.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Những tác phẩm để lại là cảo thơm cho hậu thế. (The works he left behind are a fragrant manuscript for posterity.)
  • Đó quả thực là một pho cảo thơm. (That is truly a precious literary work.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is classical and literary, used to express deep respect for significant written works. It is not used in everyday conversation but in formal, reflective, or academic contexts about literature and scholarship.

Variants and Related Words

• Bản thảo quý (n): a precious draft/manuscript.
• Tác phẩm để đời (n): a life's work; a masterpiece.

Synonyms

• Literary treasure: A work of great literary value.
• Magnum opus: A great and important work of an artist, writer, or composer.
• Esteemed manuscript: A highly regarded draft or book.

Related Idioms

• Lưu danh thiên cổ, để cảo thơm muôn đời: To leave a name for eternity, to bequeath a fragrant manuscript for all ages. (This idiom praises someone whose work and reputation will last forever.)