Definition

1. Noun (Archaic):
   • A beautiful woman; a belle: The word "thuyền quyên" is an archaic, literary term used to describe a woman of exceptional beauty and grace. It carries a classical, poetic connotation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong thơ ca cổ, hình ảnh người con gái thuyền quyên thường xuất hiện. (In ancient poetry, the image of a beautiful maiden often appears.)
  • Trai anh hùng, gái thuyền quyên. (Heroic men, beautiful women.) This is a classic, proverbial pairing.

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively found in classical Vietnamese literature, poetry, or proverbs. It is not used in modern everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Giai nhân (n): Another literary term for a beautiful woman.
• Tuyệt sắc giai nhân (n): A woman of peerless beauty.

Synonyms

• Belle: A beautiful woman.
• Beauty: A beautiful woman, especially one admired for her appearance.

Related Idioms

• Trai anh hùng, gái thuyền quyên: A traditional saying pairing heroic men with beautiful, virtuous women, often describing an ideal match.