Definition

1. Noun:
   • Poetry: The art or work of a poet; writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound, and rhythm. It encompasses both written verse (thơ) and lyrical songs (ca).
   • Poetry (as a collective body): The body of poetic works in a particular tradition, language, or culture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy say mê thi ca từ nhỏ. (He has been passionate about poetry since childhood.)
  • Thi ca Việt Nam rất phong phú. (Vietnamese poetry is very rich.)
  • Cô ấy tìm thấy sự an ủi trong thi ca. (She finds solace in poetry.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "thi ca" is often used in a formal, literary, or academic context to refer to poetry as a high art form, emphasizing its aesthetic and emotional depth. It can imply a more comprehensive view than the word "thơ" alone, sometimes encompassing the lyrical and musical aspects of verse.

Variants and Related Words

• Thơ (n): Poem; verse. A more common and specific term for a poem or poetic verse.

  • Bài thơ này rất hay. (This poem is very good.)

• Ca dao (n): Folk poetry; folk songs. A traditional form of Vietnamese folk verse, often sung.

  • Ca dao là một phần quý giá của thi ca dân gian. (Folk poetry is a precious part of folk poetry.)

• Thi phẩm (n): A poetic work; a piece of poetry.

  • Thi phẩm này đã đoạt giải. (This poetic work won a prize.)

Synonyms

• Poetry: The most direct synonym, referring to literary work in verse.
• Verse: Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, often used interchangeably with poetry.
• Poesy (archaic/literary): A literary term for poetry.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Tâm hồn thi ca: A poetic soul; describing someone who is sensitive, romantic, or inclined toward the arts.

  • Anh ấy có một tâm hồn thi ca. (He has a poetic soul.)

• Thế giới thi ca: The world of poetry; referring to the domain or community of poetry and poets.

  • Bà ấy đã bước vào thế giới thi ca từ rất sớm. (She entered the world of poetry very early.)