sân hòe
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Definition
- Noun:
- Literary, archaic term for siblings: "Sân hòe" is a classical, literary Vietnamese term used to refer to brothers and sisters of the same family. It evokes a poetic and somewhat antiquated image of familial bonds.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong gia đình ấy, sân hòe đều rất hòa thuận. (In that family, the siblings are all very harmonious.)
- Câu chuyện cổ thường ca ngợi tình cảm sân hòe. (Ancient stories often praise the affection between siblings.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is almost exclusively found in classical literature, poetry, or formal, stylized writing. It is not used in modern everyday conversation.
- It often carries a connotation of warmth, closeness, and the traditional ideal of sibling unity.
Variants and Related Words
- Anh em: (noun) The common, modern term for brothers or siblings (male-focused but often used generally).
- Chị em: (noun) The common, modern term for sisters or siblings (female-focused).
- Huynh đệ: (noun) A formal/literary term for brothers (often implying a sworn brotherhood as well).
- Tử đệ: (noun) A classical term for younger brothers and sons.
Synonyms
- Anh chị em: (noun) Siblings (the standard modern term).
- Huynh đệ tỷ muội: (noun) A formal, inclusive literary term for brothers and sisters.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "sân hòe" is a compound from Sino-Vietnamese roots ("sân" - courtyard; "hòe" - a type of tree, specifically the Japanese pagoda tree). It functions as a fixed literary metaphor for siblings sharing the same family home and roots.
- It specifically denotes the relationship itself or the collective group of siblings, not an individual sibling.
- (từ cũ; văn chương) Brothers of the same family