văn công
Definition
- Noun:
- Art troupe / Performance troupe: A collective term for a group of singers, dancers, musicians, and actors who perform together, often as part of an official cultural or theatrical unit.
- (Informal) Actor / Actress: In informal contexts, it can refer to an individual performer, particularly one who is part of such a troupe.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đoàn văn công này biểu diễn rất hay. (This art troupe performs very well.)
- Chị ấy là một văn công nổi tiếng của nhà hát. (She is a famous actress from the theater.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a connection to state-sponsored or traditional cultural troupes in Vietnam, performing folk music, dance, and revolutionary-themed works.
- "Đoàn văn công": is a more formal and complete term for an organized performance troupe or ensemble.
Variants and Related Words
Đoàn văn công (n): Performance troupe, theatrical ensemble.
- Đoàn văn công địa phương sẽ biểu diễn tối nay. (The local performance troupe will perform tonight.)
Nghệ sĩ (n): Artist, performer. (A broader, more general term for an artist.)
Synonyms
- Troupe: A group of performers.
- Ensemble: A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
- Performer: A person who entertains an audience.
Related Idioms