án tuyết
Definition
- Noun:
- The light of snow: Refers to the illumination provided by the reflection of light off snow, often used in a historical or literary context.
- A historical allusion to diligent study: Specifically refers to the story of Sun Kang (Tôn Khang), a poor scholar who studied by the light reflected from snow because he could not afford lamp oil.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Truyện "Tôn Khang án tuyết" là một gương sáng về tinh thần hiếu học. (The story of "Sun Kang studying by snow-light" is a shining example of a diligent study spirit.)
- Trong đêm đông, án tuyết giúp lối đi sáng hơn. (On the winter night, the snow-light made the path brighter.)
Advanced Usage
- "Án tuyết" as a cultural idiom: The term is almost exclusively used to reference the specific parable of Sun Kang's perseverance in studying under difficult conditions. It symbolizes overcoming poverty and hardship for the sake of learning.
- Tinh thần "án tuyết" thường được các thầy cô nhắc đến để khuyến khích học trò. (The "snow-light" spirit is often mentioned by teachers to encourage their students.)
Variants and Related Words
Tuyết (n): snow.
- Tuyết rơi trắng xóa. (The snow fell heavily, covering everything in white.)
Án sáng (n): light, illumination.
- Căn phòng thiếu án sáng. (The room lacks sufficient light.)
Synonyms
- Snowlight: The light reflected from snow.
- Diligence in adversity: The quality of being studious and persistent despite hardships, as exemplified by the story.
Related Idioms
- Nang dõng ánh tuyết: Literally "the firefly's light and the snow's light," a phrase grouping two famous parables (Che Yin reading by firefly light and Sun Kang reading by snowlight) about studying diligently despite poverty.
- Câu chuyện "nang dõng ánh tuyết" truyền cảm hứng cho bao thế hệ. (The story of "studying by firefly and snow light" has inspired many generations.)