vận văn
Definition
- Noun:
- Poetry; verse: A literary composition in verse form, characterized by rhythm, meter, and often rhyme. It is a general term for poetic works.
- Rhymed prose; rhythmic text: A style of writing that employs rhythmic and melodic qualities, often found in traditional Vietnamese genres like phú or văn tế.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông cụ rất thích ngâm các bài vận văn cổ. (The old man very much enjoys reciting ancient poetry.)
- Thể loại phú thường được viết dưới dạng vận văn. (The phú genre is often written in the form of rhymed prose.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vận văn" is often used in academic or formal contexts to discuss classical Vietnamese or Sino-Vietnamese literary forms, distinguishing structured verse from ordinary prose.
Variants and Related Words
- Thơ (n): Poetry; poem. This is a more common and general modern term for poetry.
- Cô ấy làm thơ rất hay. (She writes very good poetry.)
- Phú (n): A specific form of rhymed prose or rhythmic essay in classical Vietnamese literature.
- Văn vần (n): Rhymed writing; verse. This is a near-synonym, often used interchangeably with "vận văn".
Synonyms
- Poetry: Literary work in verse.
- Verse: Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm.
- Rhymed prose: Prose that incorporates rhythmic and rhyming elements.
Related Idioms
- While "vận văn" itself is not commonly used in idioms, it is associated with the cultural appreciation of classical literature, as in:
- Am hiểu vận văn: To be knowledgeable about classical poetry/verse.