truyện kí
Definition
- Noun:
- Biographical story / Biographical account: A narrative that recounts the life and experiences of a real person. It is a literary form that blends factual information about the subject with narrative storytelling techniques.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cuốn "truyện kí" về chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh rất cuốn hút. (The "biographical account" about President Ho Chi Minh is very engaging.)
- Nhà văn đang viết một "truyện kí" về một nghệ sĩ tài hoa. (The writer is composing a "biographical story" about a talented artist.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "truyện kí" implies a focus on a single subject's life story, distinguishing it from general history ("lịch sử") or a chronicle of events ("biên niên sử"). It often aims to be both informative and literary.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiểu sử (n): Biography; often implies a more straightforward, factual record of a life.
- Hồi ký (n): Memoir; a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.
- Phóng sự (n): Reportage; a journalistic literary form that describes real events and people, which may include biographical elements.
Synonyms
- Biography
- Life story
- Biographical narrative
Related Concepts
- Non-fiction: "Truyện kí" is a form of non-fiction literature.
- Historical narrative: It often situates a personal life within a broader historical context.