khảo thích
Definition
- Noun:
- Textual criticism and exegesis: A compound term, abbreviated from "khảo cứu" (to research, to investigate) and "thích" (to explain, to interpret). It refers to the scholarly activity of critically examining a text, often a classical or historical work, and providing detailed explanations, annotations, and interpretations of its content, context, and meaning.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công trình khảo thích này làm sáng tỏ nhiều điển tích trong thơ cổ. (This work of textual criticism and exegesis clarifies many allusions in ancient poetry.)
- Ông ấy chuyên về khảo thích các tác phẩm Hán Nôm. (He specializes in the textual criticism and exegesis of Han-Nom works.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in formal, academic contexts related to literature, history, and philology. It implies a deep, analytical study rather than a simple summary or reading.
Variants and Related Words
- Khảo cứu (v/n): to research; research. A core component of "khảo thích," focusing on the investigative aspect.
- Chú thích (v/n): to annotate; annotation. A core component of "khảo thích," focusing on the explanatory aspect.
- Bình giảng (v/n): to comment and explicate (often used in literary analysis).
Synonyms
- Textual analysis: The detailed study of a text.
- Exegesis: Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially religious or classical writings.
- Scholarly commentary: An academic work that explains and interprets a text.
Related Terms
- Hiệu khảo (v/n): to collate; textual collation. A related scholarly activity often performed alongside "khảo thích" to compare different versions of a text.
- Khảo chứng (v/n): to verify through investigation; evidentiary research.