thiềm cung
Definition
- Noun (Literary, Archaic):
- The Moon: A poetic and classical term for the moon, derived from the myth of the "toad in the moon" (thiềm thừ or con cóc). It literally means "the toad's palace."
- The Lunar Palace: Refers specifically to the mythical palace on the moon, often associated with the legend of the Moon Goddess, Hằng Nga (嫦娥), and the Jade Rabbit.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ánh sáng thiềm cung dịu dàng chiếu xuống mặt hồ. (The light of the moon gently shone down on the lake surface.)
- Trong truyền thuyết, Hằng Nga sống cô đơn nơi thiềm cung. (In legend, Hằng Nga lived alone in the lunar palace.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in classical poetry, literary works, and contexts evoking ancient mythology or a romantic, elevated tone. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Thiềm thừ (n): The toad on the moon; a mythical creature said to reside on the moon, often used synonymously with the moon itself in poetry.
- Cung trăng (n): Another literary term for the moon or the lunar palace, meaning "the moon's palace."
Synonyms
- Mặt trăng: The moon (standard, modern term).
- Vầng trăng: The moon (literary, emphasizes the round shape).
- Hằng Nga: Refers to the Moon Goddess, often used metonymically for the moon in poetry.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Bóng thiềm cung: The shadow or reflection of the moon.
- Ngắm bóng thiềm cung dưới nước. (To gaze at the moon's reflection in the water.)