giấc nghìn thu
Definition
- Noun:
- The eternal sleep: A classical and literary euphemism for death, implying a final, everlasting rest. It poetically refers to the state of being deceased.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà thơ đã đi vào giấc nghìn thu. (The poet has entered the eternal sleep.)
- Giấc nghìn thu là cách nói hoa mỹ về cái chết. (The eternal sleep is a euphemistic way of speaking about death.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in formal, literary, or poetic contexts, such as in literature, obituaries, or solemn speeches, to convey respect and a sense of permanence.
Variants and Related Words
- Giấc ngủ nghìn thu: A slightly extended variant with the same meaning.
- Anh ấy đã yên nghỉ trong giấc ngủ nghìn thu. (He rests in the eternal sleep.)
Synonyms
- Eternal rest: A common euphemism for death.
- Final sleep: Emphasizes the permanence of death.
Related Idioms
- While "giấc nghìn thu" itself is a poetic idiom, it is related to other classical euphemisms for death, such as:
- Về cõi vĩnh hằng: to return to the eternal realm.
- Đi vào cõi thiên thu: to enter the realm of eternity.