cổ phong
Definition
- Noun:
- Ancient style, classical style: Refers to a style, particularly in poetry or literature, that imitates or follows the forms, themes, and aesthetics of ancient, pre-modern periods. It emphasizes tradition, restraint, and established conventions.
- A specific poetic genre: In Vietnamese literature, it often specifically denotes a genre of poetry with relatively free prosody, modeled after the style of poets from before the Tang dynasty in China.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thơ ông ấy mang đậm phong cách cổ phong. (His poetry bears a strong classical style.)
- Nhà thơ nổi tiếng với những bài thơ cổ phong. (The poet is famous for his poems in the ancient style.)
Advanced Usage
- "theo lối cổ phong": in the ancient/classical manner.
- Ngôi nhà được xây dựng theo lối cổ phong. (The house was built in a classical style.)
- "tinh thần cổ phong": the spirit of antiquity/classicalism.
- Tác phẩm thể hiện tinh thần cổ phong. (The work expresses the spirit of classicalism.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cổ điển (adj/n): Classical. Often used more broadly for classical music, classical literature, etc.
- Âm nhạc cổ điển (Classical music).
- Phong cách (n): Style, manner.
- Cổ xưa (adj): Ancient, old.
Synonyms
- Cổ điển: Classical.
- Cốt cách xưa: Old-fashioned character/manner.
Related Phrases / Idioms
(This word is typically used as a standalone noun or in descriptive phrases rather than in fixed idioms or phrasal verbs.)