thi xã
Definition
- Noun:
- Poetry society / Poets' association: A formal or informal organization or group of poets who gather primarily to compose, discuss, and appreciate poetry. The term carries a classical or literary connotation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các thành viên của thi xã gặp nhau mỗi tuần để đọc thơ. (The members of the poetry society meet every week to read poetry.)
- Thi xã đó từng rất nổi tiếng vào đầu thế kỷ 20. (That poets' association was very famous in the early 20th century.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thi xã" is considered somewhat archaic or literary in modern Vietnamese. It is typically used in historical or formal cultural contexts to describe classical gatherings of literati and poets.
Variants and Related Words
- Thi phái (n): A school or movement of poetry; refers more to a stylistic or philosophical grouping rather than a regular meeting group.
- Hội thơ (n): A poetry club or association; a more modern and general term for a group engaged in poetry.
Synonyms
- Poetry circle: A group of people who meet to discuss or write poetry.
- Literary salon: A regular gathering of writers and artists, often under the patronage of a host.
- Cénacle (from French): A small group of writers, artists, or intellectuals meeting together, often used historically.
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