vần lưng
Definition
- Noun:
- Internal rhyme: A poetic device where rhyming words occur within a single line of verse, rather than at the end of lines. It is a characteristic feature of traditional Vietnamese folk poetry, such as ca dao and lục bát.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thơ lục bát thường sử dụng vần lưng. (The lục bát poetic form often uses internal rhyme.)
- "Trong đầm gì đẹp bằng sen" là một ví dụ có vần lưng. ("In the pond, what is more beautiful than the lotus" is an example containing internal rhyme.)
Advanced Usage
- In prosody, "vần lưng" is analyzed as a rhyme that connects words within the interior structure of a poetic line, creating a melodic and cohesive sound.
- Nhà thơ sắp xếp từ ngữ để tạo vần lưng, làm câu thơ thêm nhạc tính. (The poet arranges words to create internal rhyme, making the verse more melodic.)
Variants and Related Words
Vần chân (n): End rhyme; rhyme that occurs at the end of poetic lines.
- Vần chân dễ nhận biết hơn vần lưng. (End rhyme is easier to identify than internal rhyme.)
Vần điệu (n): Rhyme and rhythm; the general musical quality of poetry.
Synonyms
- Internal rhyme: The direct English equivalent.
- Medial rhyme: A less common synonym used in poetic analysis.
Related Concepts
- Lục bát: The most common traditional Vietnamese poetic form, which relies heavily on a regulated pattern of vần lưng and vần chân.
- Ca dao: Vietnamese folk poetry or folk songs, which frequently employ internal rhyme.