thi khúc
Definition
- Noun:
- A poem; a piece of poetry: A literary composition, often in verse, expressing emotions, ideas, or a story. This term is considered somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà sưu tầm tìm thấy một thi khúc cổ trong cuốn sách cũ. (The collector found an ancient poem in the old book.)
- Thi khúc đó thể hiện nỗi buồn của tác giả. (That piece of poetry expresses the author's sorrow.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thi khúc" is primarily encountered in literary, historical, or formal contexts. In contemporary usage, words like "bài thơ" (poem) are far more common.
Variants and Related Words
Bài thơ (n): A poem. The standard modern term.
- Cô ấy viết một bài thơ về mùa thu. (She wrote a poem about autumn.)
Thi phẩm (n): A poetic work; a composition of poetry. Also formal.
- Đây là một thi phẩm nổi tiếng của ông. (This is a famous poetic work of his.)
Synonyms
- Poem: A piece of writing in verse.
- Verse: Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm.
- Poetic piece: A composition belonging to poetry.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using "thi khúc", the concept is related to classical literary appreciation. A related expression is:
- Thơ phú: Poetry and rhymed prose; refers to the art of poetry in general.
- Ông ấy say mê nghiên cứu thơ phú cổ điển. (He is passionately studying classical poetry.)