mỹ nghệ
Definition
- Noun:
- Arts and crafts: The skilled practice of creating decorative or artistic objects by hand, often using techniques like embroidery, carving, or inlay. It emphasizes aesthetic beauty and manual dexterity.
- Artistic handicraft: A product resulting from such skilled work, valued for its artistic quality and craftsmanship.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Làng này nổi tiếng với nghề mỹ nghệ truyền thống. (This village is famous for its traditional arts and crafts.)
- Những mặt hàng mỹ nghệ này được làm hoàn toàn thủ công. (These artistic handicraft items are made entirely by hand.)
- Cô ấy học mỹ nghệ để tạo ra các sản phẩm trang trí. (She studies arts and crafts to create decorative products.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mỹ nghệ" often implies a connection to cultural heritage, traditional techniques, and local materials. It is commonly used in contexts of tourism, cultural preservation, and boutique commerce.
- "Hàng mỹ nghệ": refers to craft goods or handicraft products for sale.
- Cửa hàng bán đầy đủ các loại hàng mỹ nghệ của địa phương. (The shop sells a full range of local craft goods.)
Variants and Related Words
Thủ công mỹ nghệ (n): Artistic handicrafts; a common compound term stressing the handmade and artistic nature of the craft.
- Khu vực này phát triển ngành thủ công mỹ nghệ. (This area develops the artistic handicraft industry.)
Làng nghề mỹ nghệ (n): A craft village specializing in arts and crafts.
- Chúng tôi đến thăm một làng nghề mỹ nghệ nổi tiếng. (We visited a famous arts and crafts village.)
Synonyms
- Handicraft: An activity involving the making of decorative objects by hand.
- Craftsmanship: The quality of design and work shown in something made by hand.
- Artisanal work: Work done by a person skilled in making products by hand.
Related Concepts
- Traditional Craft: A craft skill or practice that is passed down through generations.
- Decorative Art: Arts concerned with the design and decoration of objects that are primarily valued for their utility.
