Definition

1. Noun:
   • Excellent literary work: A beautiful, high-quality, or outstanding piece of literature, such as a poem, essay, or book. This term is now considered literary and somewhat archaic.

Usage

• General Usage: The word "giai tác" is used to praise a literary creation of exceptional artistic and intellectual value. It is a formal and elevated term, often found in literary criticism or classical contexts.
• Important Note: "Giai tác" is a literary and somewhat archaic term. In modern, everyday Vietnamese, words like "tác phẩm hay" (good work), "kiệt tác" (masterpiece), or "tuyệt tác" (masterpiece) are more commonly used.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tập thơ này thực sự là một giai tác của nền văn học nước nhà. (This poetry collection is truly an excellent literary work of our national literature.)
  • Nhà phê bình văn học đã dành lời khen ngợi cho giai tác của tác giả trẻ. (The literary critic praised the young author's fine work.)

Advanced Usage

• Literary/Classical Context: The term is most appropriately used when discussing classical Vietnamese literature or in a highly formal, academic style of writing to denote a work of great beauty and significance.
  • "Truyện Kiều" được đánh giá là một giai tác bất hủ. ("The Tale of Kieu" is considered an immortal masterpiece.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kiệt tác (n): Masterpiece. A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship. This is a more common modern synonym.
• Tuyệt tác (n): Masterpiece, magnum opus. Emphasizes the supreme, peerless quality of the work.
• Tác phẩm (n): Work, piece (of art/literature). A neutral term for any creative work.
• Danh tác (n): Famous work, celebrated work. A work that is well-known and highly regarded.

Synonyms

• Kiệt tác: Masterpiece.
• Tuyệt tác: Masterpiece, magnum opus.
• Tác phẩm hay: Good/fine work.
• Tác phẩm xuất sắc: Excellent/outstanding work.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Lưu danh thiên cổ: (To leave a name for a thousand ages) This idiom can be associated with the lasting legacy of a "giai tác."
  • Giai tác ấy đã giúp tên tuổi của ông lưu danh thiên cổ. (That masterpiece helped his name endure through the ages.)