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ca lâu

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Definition
  1. Noun (archaic):
    • House of songstresses: A historical establishment, similar to a singing house or music house, where female performers entertained guests with songs and music. It refers to a type of entertainment venue in pre-modern contexts.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Phố cổ Hà Nội xưa từng có những ca lâu nổi tiếng. (The Hanoi Old Quarter once had famous houses of songstresses.)
    • Ca lâu là một nét văn hóa giải trí của một thời kỳ. (The house of songstresses was an entertainment cultural feature of a certain period.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is primarily used in historical or literary descriptions to evoke a specific cultural setting from the past.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nhà hát (n): theater; a modern general term for a performance venue.
  • Quán rượu có ca nhạc (n): tavern with musical performances; a descriptive modern phrase for a similar concept.
Synonyms
  • Singing house: A direct descriptive synonym.
  • Music hall: A historical term for a venue for musical entertainment.
Related Cultural Notes
  • Ca lâu often implies a specific social and historical context, distinct from modern bars or nightclubs. It is associated with a tradition of female vocalists performing for an audience, sometimes in a convivial or dining setting.
ca lâu

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  1. (cũ) House of songstresses

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