tùy bút
Definition
- Noun:
- Essay: A literary genre, a form of memoir or sketch, that records the writer's thoughts and feelings in a relatively free style, combined with the reflection of objective reality. It is characterized by its personal, reflective, and often informal nature.
Usage Examples
- (The writer is famous for his essays about the countryside.)
- (This collection of essays records the author's reflections during the journey.)
- (The style of the essay genre is often very intimate and free.)
Advanced Usage
- Literary Distinction: In Vietnamese literature, is often distinguished from more formal or rigid essay types. It emphasizes personal voice, lyrical observation, and a seamless blend of external description and internal reflection.
- "tùy bút ký": Sometimes used interchangeably with , but can place slightly more emphasis on the element of recording or notation ().
Variants and Related Words
- Bút ký (n): memoir, reportage; a genre focusing on recording events or travels, often with less personal reflection than .
- Tiểu luận (n): (academic) essay; a more structured, thesis-driven composition, typically non-fiction and analytical.
- Tản văn (n): prose; a broad term for short, informal literary prose, which can include .
Synonyms
- Personal essay: A prose piece expressing personal experiences and reflections.
- Sketch: A short literary composition, often descriptive.
- Literary memoir: A narrative focusing on personal memories and experiences.
Related Idioms
- is itself a specific literary term; common idioms are not typically formed from it. Its usage is primarily within literary and cultural discussions.
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