thi văn
Definition
- Noun:
- Literature (poetry and prose): A classical or literary term referring to the body of written artistic works, specifically encompassing both poetry and prose as a collective field.
- Literary composition: The art or practice of writing poetry and prose.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy am hiểu sâu sắc về thi văn Việt Nam. (He has a deep understanding of Vietnamese literature.)
- Thời kỳ này, thi văn phát triển rực rỡ. (During this period, literature flourished brilliantly.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thi văn" is considered somewhat classical or formal in modern Vietnamese. In contemporary academic or everyday contexts, the word "văn học" (literature) is more commonly used to refer to the general field of literary works.
Variants and Related Words
Văn học (n): literature (the modern, standard term).
- Cô ấy học ngành văn học. (She studies literature.)
Thi ca (n): poetry (often used for poetic works or the art of poetry).
- Anh ấy đam mê thi ca. (He is passionate about poetry.)
Synonyms
- Literature: written artistic works, especially those valued for beauty and emotional power.
- Belles-lettres: literary works valued for their aesthetic qualities.
Notes on Usage
- "Thi văn" is an archaism. It is rarely used in modern everyday conversation but may appear in historical texts, classical literary criticism, or formal, poetic contexts to evoke a traditional sensibility.