tiếng oanh
Definition
- Noun:
- Nightingale's voice / Oriole's song: In classical Vietnamese literature, this term is a poetic metaphor used to describe a woman's voice as being melodious, sweet, and clear, akin to the beautiful song of a nightingale or oriole bird.
- A sweet, melodious female voice: It refers specifically to the pleasing and elegant quality of a woman's speech or singing voice.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nàng có tiếng oanh thật du dương. (She has a voice as sweet as a nightingale's song.)
- Trong thơ cổ, người con gái đẹp thường được ví von với tiếng oanh. (In classical poetry, a beautiful woman was often likened to having a nightingale's voice.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in classical or literary contexts and is not commonly used in modern everyday conversation. It carries a strong connotation of traditional beauty and refinement.
Variants and Related Words
- Giọng oanh (n): A synonymous phrase also meaning a sweet, bird-like female voice.
- Nghe giọng oanh của cô ấy, lòng tôi bỗng bình yên. (Listening to her nightingale-like voice, my heart suddenly felt at peace.)
Synonyms
- Melodious voice: A voice having a pleasant melody.
- Sweet voice: A voice that is pleasing and agreeable to hear.
- Lilting voice: A voice characterized by a cheerful, rhythmic quality.
Related Idioms
- Tiếng oanh thánh thót: A common literary embellishment meaning "a crystal-clear, silvery voice (like a nightingale's)."
- Cô gái ấy cất tiếng hát như tiếng oanh thánh thót. (That girl sang with a voice as clear and silvery as a nightingale's.)