thơ mộng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Romantic, picturesque, poetic: Describes something that evokes a beautiful, dreamy, or idealized feeling, often associated with natural scenery, gentle emotions, or artistic charm.
- Idyllic: Suggests a scene or atmosphere that is charmingly simple, peaceful, and pleasing, like something from a poem.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cảnh hoàng hôn ở đây thật thơ mộng. (The sunset scene here is truly romantic/picturesque.)
- Cô ấy có một tâm hồn thơ mộng. (She has a poetic soul.)
- Một ngôi làng thơ mộng bên sông. (An idyllic village by the river.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe not only places but also moods, personalities, or artistic works that carry a gentle, romantic, or wistful quality.
- Một bản nhạc thơ mộng. (A romantic piece of music.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lãng mạn (adj): Romantic (often used for love or artistic movements, can be more direct than "thơ mộng").
- Trữ tình (adj): Lyrical (often used for poetry or music expressing personal emotions).
Synonyms
- Picturesque: Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
- Poetic: Having the qualities of poetry; beautiful and expressive.
- Idyllic: Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Vẻ đẹp thơ mộng: Poetic beauty.
- Vẻ đẹp thơ mộng của vùng núi Tây Bắc. (The poetic beauty of the Northwest mountainous region.)