yến oanh
Definition
- Noun:
- A pair of birds / lovebirds: A poetic and literary term referring to a pair of birds, specifically the swallow ("yến") and the oriole or warbler ("oanh"). It is used metaphorically to symbolize a loving couple, often young and affectionate, or to evoke a scene of romantic harmony and natural beauty.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cặp đôi ấy trông như đôi yến oanh. (That couple looks like a pair of lovebirds.)
- Khung cảnh thơ mộng với tiếng hót của yến oanh. (The romantic scene with the singing of swallows and orioles.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in poetic, literary, or highly stylized contexts to create a romantic, classical, or idyllic atmosphere. It is not common in everyday spoken language.
Variants and Related Words
- Yến anh (n): A direct variant with the same meaning as "yến oanh," also meaning a pair of birds symbolizing a couple.
- Họ sống hạnh phúc như yến anh. (They live as happily as lovebirds.)
Synonyms
- Lovebirds: A pair of lovers who are very affectionate with each other.
- A devoted couple: A couple deeply in love.
Related Idioms
- While not a standalone idiom, the phrase "đôi yến oanh" (the pair of swallows and orioles) is a fixed poetic expression used to describe a harmonious, loving couple.
- Họ là đôi yến oanh của xóm. (They are the beloved couple of the neighborhood.)