thư đường

thư đường

Thư đường là nơi mọi người đến đọc sách trong yên tĩnh.

Definition
  1. Noun (Archaic):
    • Reading room / library: A designated room or hall, typically in a traditional scholarly or aristocratic setting, used for reading, studying, and storing books.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Nhà cụ lớn một thư đường rất rộng. (The mandarin's house had a very spacious reading room.)
    • Các nho sinh thường tụ tậpthư đường để đàm luận. (Confucian scholars often gathered in the library to discuss.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "thư đường" is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese. It evokes a historical or literary context, often associated with feudal Vietnam, scholarly gentry, or classical literature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thư viện (n): The modern and common word for library.

    • Sinh viên đến thư viện để học bài. (Students go to the library to study.)
  • Phòng đọc sách (n): A more descriptive, modern phrase for reading room.

    • Khách sạn này phòng đọc sách yên tĩnh. (This hotel has a quiet reading room.)
Synonyms
  • Reading hall: A large room for reading.
  • Study: A room used for reading, writing, and academic work.
Notes on Usage
  • Use "thư viện" for any contemporary context involving a library.
  • Use "thư đường" only when intentionally describing a historical setting or using poetic/literary language.