gió vàng

Gió vàng thổi nhẹ qua cánh đồng lúa chín.

Definition

Noun: * Golden wind, autumn wind: A poetic and somewhat archaic term in Vietnamese literature referring to the wind of autumn. It evokes the crisp, cool, and often melancholic breeze characteristic of the fall season, sometimes associated with the color of falling leaves or the golden light of the season.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trải vách quế gió vàng hiu hắt. (Against the cinnamon-covered wall, the autumn wind whispers desolately.)
  • Tháng mười, gió vàng về trên những con phố. (In October, the golden wind returns to the streets.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "gió vàng" is primarily used in literary, poetic, or classical contexts. It is not common in everyday modern conversation. Its usage immediately creates a lyrical, nostalgic, or classical tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Gió thu (n): A more common and contemporary term for "autumn wind" or "fall breeze."
• Gió heo may (n): A specific term for the dry, chilly, and light wind that signals the early arrival of autumn in Northern Vietnam.

Synonyms

• Autumn breeze: A light, gentle wind in autumn.
• Fall wind: A neutral term for wind during the fall season.

Related Idioms

• "Gió vàng lá đổ": (Golden wind, leaves fall) A poetic phrase describing the quintessential autumn scene.