lòng quê
Definition
- Noun:
- The heart/mind of the countryside; rustic heart: Refers to the inherent, simple, sincere, and profound feelings associated with one's homeland or rural origins.
- Homesickness; nostalgia for one's homeland: The deep feeling of longing and affection for one's native village or countryside.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bài thơ này thể hiện lòng quê một cách sâu sắc. (This poem expresses homesickness profoundly.)
- Dù đi xa, lòng quê trong anh vẫn nguyên vẹn. (Even though he went far away, the nostalgia for his homeland in him remained intact.)
- Chị ấy giữ mãi lòng quê thuần hậu. (She has forever kept that sincere rustic heart.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a poetic and literary term, often used in poetry, literature, and reflective writing to evoke a sense of deep, sentimental attachment to one's roots. It conveys more than just memory; it implies an emotional and spiritual connection.
Variants and Related Words
- Tình quê (n): love for one's homeland; similar sentiment but can be slightly more general.
- Nhớ quê (v): to miss one's homeland; the verbal action.
- Quê hương (n): homeland, native land; the physical or conceptual place itself.
Synonyms
- Nostalgia for one's homeland
- Homesickness
- Rustic sentiment
Related Idioms
- Lòng quê thôn dã: The simple, rustic heart of the countryside. Emphasizes the purity and simplicity of rural feelings.
- Một tấm lòng quê: A heart true to its rural origins. Used to describe someone who remains genuine and unaffected despite changing circumstances.