phá đề
Definition
- Verb (archaic, literary):
- To develop the thesis / to elaborate on the topic: In classical Vietnamese literary composition, particularly in formal essays or poetry, "phá đề" refers to the initial section where the writer introduces and begins to develop the main theme or subject matter of the work. It is the opening exposition.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Trong bài phú, phần phá đề thường giới thiệu cảnh vật chính. (In a "phú" poem, the phá đề section usually introduces the main scenery.)
- Cụ đồ già rất chú trọng cách phá đề trong các bài văn sách. (The old scholar placed great importance on the method of developing the thesis in examination essays.)
Advanced Usage
- As a term from classical Vietnamese rhetoric and poetics, "phá đề" is a fixed structural component. It is most commonly encountered in the analysis of pre-modern literary forms such as "phú" (rhymed prose), "văn sách" (policy essays), and "thơ Đường luật" (regulated verse).
Variants and Related Words
- Khai đề (v): to introduce the topic; a more modern or general synonym for beginning an essay.
- Thừa đề (v): to continue or elaborate on the topic after the introduction; the next structural part in a classical essay.
Synonyms
- Introduce the theme: to present the main subject.
- Exposit: to set forth the meaning or purpose of the work.
- Open the discussion: to begin the elaboration of the topic.
Related Terms
- Thực đề: The section following where the main theme is substantiated and explained in detail.
- Luận đề: The section for discussion and argumentation of the theme.
- Kết đề: The concluding section that ties the theme together.