viết tùng cổ thi

Definition
  1. Verb phrase:
    • To write in imitation of old poetry / to compose poetry in an archaic style: The phrase describes the act of creating poetic works that consciously follow the forms, themes, and stylistic conventions of classical or ancient poetry. It implies a derivative or emulative creative process, relying on established models from the past.
Usage Examples
  • Verb phrase:
    • Nhà thơ trẻ có khuynh hướng viết tùng cổ thi. (The young poet has a tendency to write in imitation of old poetry.)
    • Viết tùng cổ thi đòi hỏi hiểu biết sâu về quy tắc niêm luật. (Composing poetry in an archaic style requires a deep understanding of tonal and structural rules.)
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase often carries a nuanced meaning, suggesting a work that is not entirely original but is skillfully modeled after the aesthetic and technical standards of a prior literary era. It can be used in both neutral descriptive contexts and in mildly critical ones to indicate a lack of modern innovation.
Variants and Related Words

  • Bắt chước thơ cổ (v): to imitate old poetry.

    • Bài thơ này có vẻ bắt chước thơ cổ. (This poem seems to imitate old poetry.)

  • Phóng tác theo thơ cổ (v): to adapt or create freely based on old poetry.

    • Tác phẩm của ông ấy thường phóng tác theo thơ cổ. (His works often freely adapt from old poetry.)
Synonyms
  • To write in an archaic poetic style: To compose poetry using outdated forms and language.
  • To emulate classical poetry: To strive to match the qualities of revered poetry from the past.
  • To write derivative poetry (based on old forms): To create poetry that borrows heavily from existing ancient models.
Related Concepts
  • Cổ thi (n): Ancient poetry; classical poetry. This is the foundational concept that the phrase builds upon.
  • Thơ Đường luật (n): Regulated verse, specifically Tang poetry rules, a common model for this type of imitative writing.