tuyệt phẩm
Definition
- Noun:
- A masterpiece; a perfect work: An object, creation, or work of art that achieves the highest level of excellence, beauty, or perfection. It implies a piece that is unsurpassed and represents the pinnacle of skill or artistry.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bức tranh này thực sự là một tuyệt phẩm. (This painting is truly a masterpiece.)
- Chiếc bánh của cô ấy được mọi người gọi là tuyệt phẩm ẩm thực. (Her cake is called a culinary masterpiece by everyone.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, literary, or highly appreciative contexts to describe not only art but also any human creation (e.g., food, music, writing, engineering) that is considered flawless and exceptional.
Variants and Related Words
- Kiệt tác (n): Another common Vietnamese word for "masterpiece," often used interchangeably with "tuyệt phẩm," though "kiệt tác" may be slightly more common in modern usage.
- 'Tiếng gọi nơi hoang dã' là một kiệt tác văn học. ('The Call of the Wild' is a literary masterpiece.)
Synonyms
- Masterpiece: A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship.
- Magnum opus: The greatest work of an artist, writer, or composer.
- Chef-d'oeuvre (French loanword): A masterpiece.
Related Idioms
- While "tuyệt phẩm" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, it is the core concept in phrases praising supreme quality.
- Đạt đến đỉnh cao của nghệ thuật, đó là một tuyệt phẩm. (Reaching the peak of art, that is a masterpiece.)