nguyên sơ
Definition
- Adjective:
- Primordial / Primeval: Refers to the original, earliest state of something, especially nature or the world, untouched and unaltered by human activity or modern development.
- Pristine: Describes a pure, clean, and untouched condition, as it first existed.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Khu rừng này vẫn còn giữ được vẻ đẹp nguyên sơ. (This forest still retains its pristine beauty.)
- Họ muốn bảo tồn vùng đất ở trạng thái nguyên sơ. (They want to preserve the land in its primeval state.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in philosophical or anthropological contexts to describe the original, innate state of humanity or nature before civilization.
- Triết gia bàn về bản chất nguyên sơ của con người. (The philosopher discusses the primordial nature of humankind.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nguyên thủy (adj): primitive, original. Often used interchangeably with "nguyên sơ" but can more specifically refer to early historical periods.
- Nền văn minh nguyên thủy (primitive civilization).
Synonyms
- Untouched: not handled, used, or affected by people.
- Unspoiled: not marred or damaged; kept in its original good state.
- Virgin: (e.g., virgin forest) in a natural, untouched state.
Related Idioms
- Giữ nguyên trạng thái nguyên sơ: to keep in its original, pristine condition.
- Công viên quốc gia được bảo vệ để giữ nguyên trạng thái nguyên sơ. (The national park is protected to keep its pristine condition intact.)