cô thôn
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Isolated hamlet: A small, remote village or settlement that is far from other communities, often conveying a sense of solitude and seclusion.
- Secluded village: A village that is lonely, cut-off, or difficult to reach, emphasizing its deserted or withdrawn nature.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người nghệ sĩ ấy sống trong một cô thôn. (That artist lives in an isolated hamlet.)
- Cô thôn ẩn mình sau những ngọn đồi. (The secluded village hides behind the hills.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a literary and somewhat archaic term, often found in classical Vietnamese poetry and prose to evoke imagery of loneliness, rustic simplicity, or peaceful isolation.
Variants and Related Words
- Thôn xóm (n): village, hamlet (a more common, neutral term for a small rural settlement).
- Làng quê hẻo lánh (n): remote countryside village (a descriptive phrase with a similar meaning).
Synonyms
- Remote hamlet: A small village situated far from populated areas.
- Secluded village: A village that is private, isolated, and sheltered from view or activity.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using cô thôn, the concept is central to many classical poetic lines describing pastoral solitude and melancholy.