thơ đào
Definition
- Noun:
- Peach Blossom Poetry: A classical poetic reference originating from the "Book of Songs" (Kinh Thi), specifically the poem "Táo yāo" (Đào yêu), which uses the imagery of a tender, flourishing peach tree as a metaphor for a young bride bringing harmony to her new household.
- A Symbolic Term: Refers to the specific poem or its central metaphor, symbolizing marital happiness, the vitality of youth, and the auspicious joining of families through marriage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hình ảnh trong thơ đào thường tượng trưng cho người con gái trẻ đẹp về nhà chồng. (The imagery in thơ đào often symbolizes a beautiful young woman going to her husband's home.)
- Cụm từ "thơ đào" bắt nguồn từ Kinh Thi. (The phrase thơ đào originates from the Book of Songs.)
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural allusion: The term is used in literary or formal contexts to evoke classical Chinese-Vietnamese poetic tradition and its ideals of marriage and femininity.
- Bài viết phân tích biểu tượng của thơ đào trong văn học cổ. (The essay analyzes the symbol of thơ đào in classical literature.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đào yêu (n): The original Chinese name ("Táo yāo") for the specific poem in the "Book of Songs" from which is derived.
- Kinh Thi (n): The "Book of Songs," the ancient Chinese classic poetry collection containing the source poem.
Synonyms
- Poetic metaphor of the peach blossom: A descriptive synonym highlighting the core imagery.
- Marital harmony verse: A synonym focusing on the poem's thematic meaning.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "Đào chi yêu yêu, kỳ diệp trăn trăn": The famous opening line of the original poem, meaning "Luxuriant is the peach tree, its leaves are lush."
- "Nghi kỳ gia nhân": A key phrase from the poem meaning "harmonious with her family," often cited alongside .