xã thơ

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Poetry society / Poets' association: A formal or informal group of people, typically poets or poetry enthusiasts, who come together to form an association for the purpose of writing, reciting, and appreciating poetry.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Các thành viên của xã thơ gặp nhau mỗi tháng một lần. (The members of the poetry society meet once a month.)
  • Ông ấy là một nhân vật quan trọng trong xã thơ địa phương. (He is an important figure in the local poets' association.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is historical and literary, often referring to traditional Vietnamese poetry circles, such as those from the 19th or early 20th centuries. It implies a communal and collaborative aspect of poetic creation.

Variants and Related Words

• Thi xã (n): A synonym for a poetry club or literary society.
• Hội thơ (n): Poetry club or poetry association; a more modern or general term.

Synonyms

• Poetry circle
• Literary society (focused on poetry)
• Poets' club