tiểu phẩm
Definition
- Noun:
- A short literary or artistic work: A brief, self-contained piece of writing, music, or performance, often focusing on a single theme or idea.
- A sketch (comedy/drama): A short, humorous, or satirical theatrical performance, typically part of a variety show or television program.
- A vignette: A small, elegant, or descriptive piece of writing or art that presents a brief, vivid scene or impression.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy viết một tiểu phẩm về cuộc sống đô thị. (He wrote a short piece about urban life.)
- Tiểu phẩm hài đó khiến khán giả cười không ngớt. (That comedy sketch had the audience laughing non-stop.)
- Tập sách là một tuyển tập các tiểu phẩm văn học. (The book is a collection of literary vignettes.)
Advanced Usage
- "tiểu phẩm báo chí": A newspaper column or feuilleton; a short, often literary or topical piece published in a newspaper or magazine.
- Tiểu phẩm báo chí của ông ấy rất được độc giả yêu thích. (His newspaper column is very popular with readers.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kịch ngắn (n): A short play; a brief dramatic performance.
- Phác họa (n): A sketch; a rough or preliminary drawing or outline.
Synonyms
- Sketch: A short, informal performance or piece of writing.
- Vignette: A brief, evocative description, account, or episode.
- Short piece: A work of small scale or short duration.
Related Idioms
While "tiểu phẩm" itself is not commonly used in idioms, it relates to the concept of concise artistry. - Ngắn gọn súc tích: Concise and meaningful; a phrase describing effective short writing, which is the ideal quality of a tiểu phẩm. - Bài viết của cô ấy ngắn gọn súc tích như một tiểu phẩm hay. (Her writing is concise and meaningful, like a good short piece.)