thư hiên
Definition
- Noun:
- Study room; library; a room for reading and studying: A quiet, dedicated room in a home or institution designed for reading books, studying, and scholarly work. It evokes a classical, scholarly, and tranquil atmosphere.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy dành cả buổi chiều trong thư hiên. (He spent the whole afternoon in his study.)
- Ngôi nhà cổ có một thư hiên rất đẹp. (The old house has a very beautiful study room.)
- Thư hiên là nơi yên tĩnh nhất trong nhà. (The study is the quietest place in the house.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thư hiên" is a literary and somewhat classical compound noun, more commonly found in poetry, classical literature, or formal descriptions than in everyday modern speech. It carries a connotation of refinement, scholarship, and peace.
Variants and Related Words
Thư phòng (n): A more modern and commonly used term for "study room" or "home office."
- Anh ấy làm việc trong thư phòng. (He works in his home office.)
Thư viện (n): Library. This refers to a larger, often public or institutional collection of books, not just a personal room.
- Thư viện quốc gia (The national library).
Synonyms
- Study: A room for reading, writing, and academic work.
- Library: A room or building containing collections of books.
- Reading room: A room set aside for reading.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using "thư hiên", the concept is related to scholarly pursuits. A related classical phrase is "đèn sách" (lamp and books), symbolizing diligent study.
- Đèn sách mười năm (Ten years of diligent study).