Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Romantic, picturesque, poetic: Describes something that evokes a beautiful, dreamy, or idealized feeling, often associated with natural scenery, gentle emotions, or artistic charm.
   • Idyllic: Suggests a scene or atmosphere that is charmingly simple, peaceful, and pleasing, like something from a poem.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cảnh hoàng hôn ở đây thật thơ mộng. (The sunset scene here is truly romantic/picturesque.)
  • Cô ấy có một tâm hồn thơ mộng. (She has a poetic soul.)
  • Một ngôi làng thơ mộng bên sông. (An idyllic village by the river.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe not only places but also moods, personalities, or artistic works that carry a gentle, romantic, or wistful quality.
  • Một bản nhạc thơ mộng. (A romantic piece of music.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lãng mạn (adj): Romantic (often used for love or artistic movements, can be more direct than "thơ mộng").
• Trữ tình (adj): Lyrical (often used for poetry or music expressing personal emotions).

Synonyms

• Picturesque: Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
• Poetic: Having the qualities of poetry; beautiful and expressive.
• Idyllic: Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Vẻ đẹp thơ mộng: Poetic beauty.
  • Vẻ đẹp thơ mộng của vùng núi Tây Bắc. (The poetic beauty of the Northwest mountainous region.)