hội đào

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A gathering of peach blossoms: A metaphorical term describing a joyful and elegant gathering of close friends, relatives, or talented individuals (like poets and writers), reminiscent of a spring night's meeting under peach blossoms.
    • A reunion of kindred spirits: Refers to a congenial assembly, often of literary or artistic circles, evoking imagery of fellowship and shared cultural refinement.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Đám cưới ấy thật sự là một hội đào của gia tộc. (That wedding was truly a gathering of peach blossoms for the family.)
    • Buổi đọc thơ của các nhà văn giống như một hội đào thu nhỏ. (The poets' reading session was like a small reunion of kindred spirits.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is deeply rooted in classical East Asian, particularly Chinese and Sino-Vietnamese, literary tradition. It alludes to historical or idealized gatherings of scholars and poets in beautiful, poetic settings, such as a peach orchard in spring.
Variants and Related Words

  • Hội ngộ (n): A meeting, a reunion.

    • Hội ngộ bạn bè sau nhiều năm xa cách. (A reunion with friends after many years apart.)

  • Hội họp (n): A meeting, an assembly.

    • Cuộc hội họp quan trọng sẽ diễn ra vào sáng mai. (The important meeting will take place tomorrow morning.)
Synonyms
  • Literary gathering: A meeting of people interested in literature.
  • Congenial assembly: A friendly and pleasant gathering of like-minded people.
  • Poetic reunion: A reunion characterized by a poetic or artistic atmosphere.
Related Idioms
  • While "hội đào" itself is a fixed, literary term, it relates to the concept of:
    • Vườn đào thơ mộng: A romantic peach blossom garden, often used to describe an idyllic setting for artistic gatherings.