thơ văn
Definition
- Noun:
- Literature (in a general sense): A collective term referring to written artistic works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value. It encompasses both poetry ("thơ") and prose ("văn").
- Literary works / Writings: The body of written works produced by a specific author, period, or culture.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thơ văn của ông ấy rất sâu sắc. (His literature is very profound.)
- Chúng tôi nghiên cứu thơ văn thời kỳ trung đại. (We study the literature of the medieval period.)
- Tạp chí này chuyên về phê bình thơ văn. (This magazine specializes in literary criticism.)
Advanced Usage
- "thơ văn lãng mạn": romantic literature.
- Bà ấy yêu thích thơ văn lãng mạn thế kỷ 19. (She loves 19th-century romantic literature.)
Variants and Related Words
Văn học (n): literature (a more formal and academic synonym).
- Khoa Văn học (The Faculty of Literature)
Tác phẩm văn học (n): literary work.
- Đây là một tác phẩm văn học kinh điển. (This is a classic literary work.)
Synonyms
- Literature: Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.
- Letters: Literary culture or learning (archaic).
- Writings: The written works of an author.
Related Idioms
- Kho tàng thơ văn: a treasure trove of literature.
- Dân tộc ta có một kho tàng thơ văn đồ sộ. (Our nation has a vast treasure trove of literature.)