Definition

1. 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.

1. (từ cũ; văn chương) Brothers of the same family