Definition

1. 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...").

1. (cũ)Young lady, damsel