nương tử
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Definition
- Noun:
- Young lady, damsel: A respectful and somewhat literary term used to refer to a young woman, often implying grace, gentleness, and a certain refinement. This term is now considered archaic or classical.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị tướng quân đã giải cứu mỹ nhân nương tử khỏi tòa thành. (The general rescued the beautiful young lady from the castle.)
- "Xin mời nương tử dùng trà." - người hầu nói. ("Please have some tea, young lady," said the servant.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily found in historical contexts, classical literature, poetry, or in works (like novels, films, operas) set in feudal times. It is not used in modern, everyday conversation.
- It often carries a tone of chivalry, romance, or formality.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiểu thư: Young miss; a term for an unmarried young woman from a respectable or wealthy family. (More common in historical contexts than in modern speech).
- Cô nương: A somewhat similar, slightly less formal archaic term for a young woman or girl.
- Mỹ nữ: A beautiful woman (focuses on beauty).
Synonyms
- Young lady: (Cách nói hiện đại, thông thường hơn).
- Damsel: (Từ cổ, thường dùng trong ngữ cảnh "damsel in distress" - người thiếu nữ gặp nạn).
- Maiden: (Thiếu nữ, trinh nữ; từ cổ).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Nương tử thư đài: A poetic phrase referring to a young lady's boudoir or private chambers, emphasizing her secluded and refined upbringing.
- While not a phrasal verb, the word is often part of formal, respectful address in classical dialogue, e.g., ("Young lady, you do not know...").
- (cũ)Young lady, damsel