trường hận ca
Definition
- Proper Noun:
- The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: A famous classical narrative poem (or "ca") from Vietnamese literature, specifically written by Nguyễn Du in chữ Nôm. It translates and adapts the Chinese poem "Chang Hen Ge" by Bai Juyi, lamenting the tragic love and death of Emperor Xuanzong and his consort Yang Guifei.
- A long lament: More generally, it can refer to any long poetic composition expressing profound, enduring regret, sorrow, or resentment.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- "Trường Hận Ca" của Nguyễn Du là một kiệt tác văn học. (Nguyễn Du's "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" is a literary masterpiece.)
- Bài thơ đó như một bản trường hận ca về số phận con người. (That poem is like a song of everlasting sorrow about human destiny.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used metaphorically in literary criticism or commentary to describe any artistic work (poem, novel, film) that embodies a theme of deep, lingering grief or historical tragedy.
- Cuốn tiểu thuyết ấy thực sự là một trường hận ca thời hiện đại. (That novel is truly a modern-day song of everlasting sorrow.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trường hận (n): Everlasting regret, endless sorrow.
- Nỗi trường hận trong lòng không thể nguôi. (The everlasting regret in his heart could not be soothed.)
Synonyms
- Lament: A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
- Elegy: A poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.
- Dirge: A mournful song, piece of music, or poem.
Related Concepts
- Bi kịch: Tragedy.
- Khúc bi ca: Elegy, dirge.
- Nguyễn Du: The most celebrated Vietnamese poet, author of and .