gương nga
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Definition
- Noun:
- The moon: A poetic and archaic term for the moon, derived from the legend of Hằng Nga (Chang'e), the goddess residing in the moon. It evokes an image of the moon as a bright, round mirror.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gương nga vằng vặc đầy song. (The moon shines brightly, filling the window.)
- Trong đêm thu, gương nga sáng tỏ. (On the autumn night, the moon is clear and bright.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is exclusively used in classical or highly literary contexts, such as in poetry, classical novels (), or formal writing to create a romantic, elegant, or nostalgic atmosphere. It is not used in modern everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Vầng trăng: (noun) The moon; a more common literary term.
- Ánh trăng: (noun) Moonlight.
- Hằng Nga: (noun) Chang'e; the name of the moon goddess from which "gương nga" is derived.
Synonyms
- Mặt trăng: (noun) The moon; the standard, neutral term.
- Trăng: (noun) Moon; the common, shorter form.
Related Idioms
- Gương nga bóng nguyệt: A poetic phrase combining "gương nga" (the moon) and "bóng nguyệt" (the moon's reflection/image), emphasizing the beauty and imagery of the moon.
- (từ cũ; nghĩa cũ, văn chương) Phoebe, Phoebe's lamp, the moon