tùng thư
Definition
- Noun:
- Series (of books): A set of books published under a unified editorial plan, theme, or by a specific publisher, often sequentially numbered.
- Collection (of publications): A series of literary or academic works issued together as a related group, typically sharing a common subject or format.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà xuất bản vừa phát hành một tùng thư về lịch sử Đông Nam Á. (The publisher just released a series on Southeast Asian history.)
- Bộ sách này là một phần của tùng thư văn học kinh điển. (This set of books is part of a classic literature collection.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tùng thư" is considered somewhat archaic or formal in modern Vietnamese, often found in academic, literary, or publishing contexts. It implies a curated, organized body of work rather than a random assortment.
Variants and Related Words
- Loạt sách (n): a series of books (a more modern and common equivalent).
- Họ đang đọc loạt sách trinh thám mới. (They are reading the new detective book series.)
Synonyms
- Series: A number of books issued in succession by a publisher, often related.
- Collection: A group of literary works assembled and published together.
- Set: A group of books designed to be used or bought together.
Related Terms
- Tuyển tập (n): anthology, selected works (focuses on compiled works by an author or on a theme, not necessarily a sequentially published series).
- Giáo trình (n): textbook, course material (often published in a series but specifically for educational purposes).