đam thanh
Definition
- Noun (Archaic/Literary):
- The art of painting; painting: A classical term referring to the art form or practice of creating pictures with pigments.
- A painting: Can refer to a specific painted artwork itself.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy say mê đam thanh. (He is passionate about the art of painting.)
- Bức đam thanh này có từ thế kỷ 18. (This painting dates from the 18th century.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in classical, literary, or highly formal contexts. In modern Vietnamese, the common words for painting are "hội họa" (the art of painting) and "bức tranh" or "bức vẽ" (a painting).
Variants and Related Words
- Hội họa (n): The fine art of painting.
- Tranh vẽ (n): A drawing or painting.
- Danh họa (n): A master painter.
Synonyms
- Painting: The art or practice of applying paint.
- Fine art: Creative art, especially visual art.
- Picture: A painting or drawing.
Notes on Usage
- "Đam thanh" is an obsolete term. Learners should recognize it in historical texts but use modern synonyms like "hội họa" for active communication. Its literal meaning is connected to applying colors or sounds (thanh).