cổ thi
Definition
- Noun:
- Ancient poetry: A general term for poetry from ancient times, often referring to classical poetic works from historical periods, characterized by traditional forms, themes, and language.
- Classical poetry / Old-style poetry: Poetry written in ancient forms and styles, distinct from modern (new-style or free verse) poetry. It often implies a connection to historical literary traditions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy rất yêu thích cổ thi Trung Hoa. (He is very fond of Chinese ancient poetry.)
- Tập thơ này nghiên cứu về cổ thi Việt Nam. (This poetry collection researches Vietnamese classical poetry.)
- Phong cách của bài thơ này mang hơi hướng cổ thi. (The style of this poem carries the flavor of old-style poetry.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in literary studies to categorize and discuss poetic works from antiquity, contrasting with "tân thi" (new poetry) or "thơ mới" (modern poetry).
- It can refer to the collective body of ancient poetic works from a specific culture, such as "cổ thi Trung Quốc" (Chinese ancient poetry).
Variants and Related Words
Thơ cổ (n): An alternative term for ancient or old poetry, often used interchangeably with "cổ thi."
- Thơ cổ thường tuân theo quy tắc niêm luật chặt chẽ. (Old poetry often follows strict rhythmic and tonal rules.)
Cổ phong (n): Ancient style or manner, sometimes used to describe poetry or other arts imitating ancient forms.
- Bài thơ được viết theo thể cổ phong. (The poem was written in an ancient style.)
Synonyms
- Ancient verse: Poetry from ancient times.
- Classical poetry: Poetry adhering to traditional, established forms and styles from the past.
Related Concepts
- Thơ Đường (Tang poetry): A famous and influential canon of classical Chinese poetry, often studied as a prime example of "cổ thi."
- Thơ cũ (Old poetry): A simpler term denoting poetry from older periods.