sách đèn
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Definition
- Noun:
- Books and lamp: This compound noun refers to the items used for studying late into the night, symbolizing diligent study or scholarly work. It is synonymous with the more common phrase "đèn sách" (lamp and books).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy thức khuya bên sách đèn để chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi. (He stays up late with books and a lamp to prepare for the exam.)
- Những năm tháng sách đèn vất vả cuối cùng cũng được đền đáp. (The arduous years of burning the midnight oil were finally rewarded.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is a classical, literary compound. It is used to evoke the image of a student or scholar studying by lamplight, often implying hardship, perseverance, and dedication to learning.
Variants and Related Words
- Đèn sách (n): This is the more common and standard form of the compound, with the same meaning (lamp and books). The order "đèn sách" is used far more frequently than "sách đèn".
- Cô ấy đã trải qua bao năm tháng đèn sách. (She has gone through many years of hard study.)
Synonyms
- Học hành (n/v): Study, studying.
- Miệt mài đèn sách (phrase): To diligently study by lamplight.
Notes on Usage
- "Sách đèn" is considered a variant of "đèn sách". While "sách đèn" is understood, "đèn sách" is the preferred and more idiomatic order in modern Vietnamese. The phrase is formal and literary.
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