thơ phú
Definition
- Noun:
- Poetry and rhymed prose in general: A classical term referring collectively to poetic and literary compositions, especially those following traditional forms and rules of versification.
- Literary works / belles-lettres: Used broadly to denote refined or artistic written works, often with a connotation of classical or scholarly literature.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông cụ rất am hiểu về thơ phú. (The old man is very knowledgeable about poetry and classical literature.)
- Thời xưa, các nho sinh đều phải học làm thơ phú. (In the old days, all Confucian scholars had to learn to compose poetry and rhymed prose.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thơ phú" is considered somewhat archaic and is primarily used in historical or formal contexts to discuss traditional Vietnamese or Sino-Vietnamese literary arts.
Variants and Related Words
- Thơ văn (n): Literature; writings. A more modern and general term for literary works.
- Sự nghiệp thơ văn của ông rất đồ sộ. (His literary career is very monumental.)
- Thơ ca (n): Poetry; verse.
- Cô ấy yêu thích thơ ca từ nhỏ. (She has loved poetry since childhood.)
Synonyms
- Poetry and prose: Literary compositions.
- Belles-lettres: Beautiful or artistic writing.
- Verses and compositions: Refers to written artistic works.
Related Idioms
- "Mài miệt thơ phú": To be engrossed in or diligently study literary composition.
- Cậu ấy suốt ngày mài miệt thơ phú, chẳng quan tâm việc khác. (He is engrossed in literary studies all day, paying no attention to other matters.)