văn nghệ sĩ
Definition
- Noun:
- Artist and writer: A person who is active in the fields of literature and the arts. This term broadly encompasses creative professionals such as writers, poets, painters, musicians, actors, and dancers.
- Cultural artist / Literary and artistic figure: An individual who contributes to a society's cultural and artistic life through creative works.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Buổi gặp mặt dành cho các văn nghệ sĩ trong thành phố. (A meeting for the city's artists and writers.)
- Nhiều văn nghệ sĩ trẻ đang tìm kiếm cơ hội để thể hiện tác phẩm của mình. (Many young cultural artists are seeking opportunities to present their works.)
- Ông ấy được kính trọng như một văn nghệ sĩ lớn của dân tộc. (He is respected as a great literary and artistic figure of the nation.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "văn nghệ sĩ" is a compound word formed from "văn học" (literature) and "nghệ thuật" (art). It is a collective term that highlights the shared creative spirit across different artistic disciplines.
- It is often used in formal, official, or collective contexts (e.g., by cultural associations, in news reports, at public events) to refer to the community of creative individuals.
Variants and Related Words
- Nghệ sĩ (n): Artist. A more common and general term for a performer or practitioner of any art form (e.g., musician, painter, actor).
- Nghệ sĩ piano (Piano artist)
- Nhà văn (n): Writer, author. Specifically refers to a literary writer.
- Nhà văn nổi tiếng (Famous writer)
- Văn nghệ (n): Arts and literature; cultural and artistic activities.
- Chương trình văn nghệ (A cultural performance program)
Synonyms
- Creative professional
- Cultural worker
- Literary and artistic figure
Related Idioms
- Giới văn nghệ sĩ: The community/circle of artists and writers.
- Sự kiện này thu hút đông đảo giới văn nghệ sĩ. (This event attracted a large crowd from the community of artists and writers.)