dòng khoản
Definition
- Noun:
- Signature line: The specific line or space on a poem, painting, or calligraphic work where the artist's name is written or inscribed.
- Artist's inscription: Refers to the act or the place of signing a creative work, particularly in traditional East Asian arts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà thơ ghi tên mình ở dòng khoản. (The poet wrote his name on the signature line.)
- Dòng khoản trên bức thư pháp rất tinh tế. (The signature line on the calligraphy scroll is very delicate.)
- Anh ấy quên viết vào dòng khoản. (He forgot to write in the signature line.)
Advanced Usage
- In classical Vietnamese and East Asian art criticism, "dòng khoản" is a formal term often associated with the completion and authentication of a work. It can include not just the name, but also the date, a seal, or a short poetic phrase by the creator.
Variants and Related Words
- Lạc khoản (n): The specialized term in calligraphy and seal carving for the signature or inscription, often placed at the end of the work.
- Lạc khoản thường được đóng bằng triện. (The signature is often stamped with a seal.)
Synonyms
- Signature line: The line reserved for a signature.
- Inscription: Words written, carved, or printed on a surface, especially to dedicate or sign.
Related Terms
- Bút tích (n): Handwriting; autograph.
- Ký tên (v): To sign one's name.