danh kĩ
Trong văn học cổ, hình tượng danh kĩ thường xuất hiện với vẻ đẹp và tài năng xuất chúng.
Definition
- Noun (Historical):
- A famous courtesan: A woman, particularly in historical East Asian contexts, who was renowned for her artistic skills, such as singing, dancing, poetry, or music, and who entertained the elite in a cultured social setting. The term implies high status, talent, and celebrity within this specific social role, distinct from common prostitution.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong văn học cổ, hình tượng danh kĩ thường xuất hiện với vẻ đẹp và tài năng xuất chúng. (In classical literature, the figure of the danh kĩ often appears with exceptional beauty and talent.)
- Cô ấy được mệnh danh là một danh kĩ nổi tiếng nhất kinh thành. (She was hailed as the most famous danh kĩ in the capital.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical or literary contexts to discuss pre-modern Vietnamese or East Asian society. It carries connotations of artistry, refinement, and melancholy, often associated with tragic or romantic stories.
Variants and Related Words
- Kĩ nữ (n): A more general, neutral term for a female entertainer or courtesan, without the inherent connotation of fame.
- Ca kĩ (n): Specifically refers to a singing girl or female singer, often in an entertainment context.
Synonyms
- Celebrated courtesan: Emphasizes the fame and social status.
- Renowned geisha (in a Japanese context): A culturally specific parallel, highlighting artistic training and entertainment of the elite.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with , the concept is central to many classical literary phrases and themes involving "hồng nhan bạc phận" (a beautiful but ill-fated woman), which often describes the perceived tragic destiny of such figures.