chương cú

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Definition

Noun: * Phraseology, diction, literary style: Refers to the choice and arrangement of words and phrases in classical literature, especially in the context of Confucian scholarship and literary composition. It emphasizes the formal structure and expression within a text.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các nhà nho xưa rất coi trọng chương cú. (Ancient Confucian scholars highly valued phraseology.)
  • Ông ấy nghiên cứu chương cú trong thơ Đường. (He researches the diction in Tang poetry.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in historical, literary, or academic contexts to discuss the formal aspects of classical Vietnamese or Sino-Vietnamese texts. It is considered an archaic term in modern Vietnamese.

Variants and Related Words

• Văn chương (n): Literature, writing. A broader term for literary works.
• Từ ngữ (n): Words and phrases. A general, modern term for vocabulary.
• Văn phong (n): Writing style. Refers to an author's characteristic manner of expression.

Synonyms

• Cú pháp: Syntax (more focused on grammatical structure).
• Lời văn: Wording, text.

Notes on Meaning

• The term chương cú carries a connotation of classical, scholarly, and meticulous attention to the craft of writing, often associated with Confucian education and imperial examinations.