ác vàng
Definition
- Noun (Literary, Archaic):
- The sun; the golden crow: A poetic and archaic term for the sun, originating from the mythological concept of a golden crow (or raven) residing on or representing the sun.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ác vàng đã lặn sau rặng núi. (The sun had set behind the mountain range.)
- Thơ ca cổ thường nhắc đến ác vàng. (Ancient poetry often mentions the golden sun.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in classical Vietnamese poetry and literary texts. Its usage in modern language is extremely rare and would be considered highly stylized or deliberately archaic.
Variants and Related Words
Mặt trời (n): sun. The standard, modern word for the sun.
- Mặt trời mọc lúc 6 giờ sáng. (The sun rises at 6 a.m.)
Kim ô (n, Literary): golden crow. The Sino-Vietnamese origin of "ác vàng," directly referring to the sun bird of mythology.
- Kim ô là một hình tượng trong thần thoại. (The golden crow is a figure in mythology.)
Synonyms
- Sun: The star at the center of our solar system.
- Daystar (Poetic): A poetic term for the sun.
Related Idioms
- Ác vàng gác bóng: A literary phrase meaning the sun is setting, the day is ending.
- Khi ác vàng gác bóng, mọi người trở về nhà. (When the sun sets, everyone returns home.)