kim tinh
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- Venus: The second planet from the Sun in our Solar System, often visible as a bright morning or evening "star."
- The celestial body associated with the metal element and the west in East Asian cosmology: In traditional East Asian philosophy and astrology, "Kim Tinh" is one of the Five Planets, linked to the metal element, the direction west, and the autumn season.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Kim Tinh là hành tinh nóng nhất trong Hệ Mặt trời. (Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System.)
- Có thể nhìn thấy Kim Tinh lúc bình minh. (Venus can be seen at dawn.)
- Trong ngũ hành, Kim Tinh tượng trưng cho hành kim. (In the Five Elements, "Kim Tinh" represents the metal element.)
Advanced Usage
- "Sao Kim": This is a more common Vietnamese synonym for the planet Venus. "Kim Tinh" is its Sino-Vietnamese name.
- Sao Kim còn được gọi là sao Mai hay sao Hôm. (Venus is also called the Morning Star or the Evening Star.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sao Kim (n): Venus (the more commonly used vernacular term).
- Hành tinh (n): planet.
- Ngũ hành (n): The Five Elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water).
Synonyms
- Venus: The Roman goddess of love and beauty, for whom the planet is named.
- Morning Star / Evening Star: Descriptive names for Venus based on its visibility.
Related Cultural Concepts
- Ngũ tinh (The Five Planets): In traditional East Asian astronomy/astrology, these are Thủy Tinh (Mercury), Kim Tinh (Venus), Hỏa Tinh (Mars), Mộc Tinh (Jupiter), Thổ Tinh (Saturn).
- Hành Kim (The Metal Element): One of the Five Elements, characterized by strength, rigidity, and clarity, and associated with "Kim Tinh."