vàng gieo ngấn nước
Definition
- Noun Phrase:
- Golden light cast upon the water's ripple: A poetic phrase describing the visual effect of golden light, typically from the moon or sunset, falling upon and reflecting in the ripples or small waves of a body of water. It evokes an image of serene and beautiful natural scenery.
Usage Examples
- Noun Phrase:
- Trên sông, cảnh vàng gieo ngấn nước thật là thơ mộng. (On the river, the scene of golden light cast upon the water's ripple was truly poetic.)
- Bài thơ miêu tả hình ảnh vàng gieo ngấn nước dưới ánh trăng. (The poem describes the image of golden light cast upon the water's ripple under the moonlight.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is primarily used in literary, poetic, or descriptive artistic contexts to create a vivid and aesthetic visual image. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Ánh trăng vàng (n): golden moonlight.
- Ngấn nước (n): a ripple; a small wave or ridge on the surface of water.
Synonyms
- Golden reflection on the water: A more straightforward descriptive synonym.
- Gilded ripples: A poetic synonym emphasizing the color.
Related Idioms
- While not a standalone idiom, the phrase "vàng gieo ngấn nước" itself functions as a fixed poetic image in Vietnamese literature, often symbolizing tranquil beauty or a moment of natural splendor.