mai điểu
Definition
- Noun:
- Plum and bird: A classical artistic motif depicting a plum blossom and a bird together, symbolizing harmony and aesthetic balance.
- Poetic correspondence: A term describing a perfectly matched pair of poems, especially in responsive verse, where the ideas and artistry are in exquisite harmony, much like the plum and bird motif.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bức tranh thủy mặc với đề tài "mai điểu" thật thanh tao. (The ink wash painting with the "plum and bird" theme is truly elegant.)
- Hai bài thơ xướng họa của họ đúng là một cặp "mai điểu". (Their two responsive poems are truly a perfect "plum and bird" pair.)
Advanced Usage
- In literary criticism, "mai điểu" can be used metaphorically to describe any two artistic works or elements that complement each other perfectly.
- Phần lời và nhạc của ca khúc này kết hợp như "mai điểu". (The lyrics and music of this song combine like a "plum and bird" pair.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mai (n): Plum blossom, a symbol of resilience and purity.
- Điểu (n): Bird, often used in classical compound words.
Synonyms
- Harmonious pair: Two things that form a pleasing and balanced combination.
- Perfect match: A pair that corresponds or suits each other excellently.
- Poetic harmony: A state of perfect agreement and beauty in poetry.
Related Idioms
- While "mai điểu" itself is a set term, it embodies the concept of "tương xứng" (to be well-matched) or "hài hòa" (to be harmonious).
- Sự kết hợp giữa kiến trúc và thiên nhiên ở đây đạt đến độ "mai điểu". (The combination of architecture and nature here achieves a state of perfect harmony.)