Definition

Noun: * A young woman or girl from the countryside; a country girl. This term specifically refers to a female who lives in or originates from a rural village. It carries a classical or literary nuance, often evoking an image of simplicity, natural beauty, and traditional rural life.

Usage Examples

• (In poetry, the image of the country girl is often associated with a conical hat and an áo dài.)
• (She is a simple country girl who has never been to the city.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "thôn nữ" is considered somewhat literary or formal in modern Vietnamese. In everyday conversation, terms like "cô gái quê" or "con gái nông thôn" are more commonly used.
• It often appears in artistic contexts (poetry, songs, literature) to create a romanticized or idealized portrait of rural femininity and purity.

Variants and Related Words

• Thôn nữ (n): The standard term.
• Gái quê (n): A more colloquial term for a country girl.
• Tiểu thư (n): A young lady of a higher social class (often urban); provides a contrast in meaning.

Synonyms

• Country girl
• Village maiden (literary)
• Rural maiden (literary)
• Peasant girl (context-dependent, can be neutral or carry a socioeconomic connotation)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Mỹ nhân thôn nữ: A beautiful country girl. This phrase emphasizes the natural beauty associated with the archetype.
  • Câu chuyện kể về một mỹ nhân thôn nữ có giọng hát tuyệt vời. (The story is about a beautiful country girl with a wonderful singing voice.)

noun

1. country girl