đào lí
Definition
- Noun (literary, archaic):
- A group of talented men; a circle of gifted individuals: Refers to a gathering or collective of men recognized for their exceptional abilities, often in scholarly, literary, or artistic fields.
- A cenacle: A small, intimate group, especially of writers, artists, or intellectuals, who share similar ideas or purposes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thời đó, ông ấy là một thành viên quan trọng của đào lí nổi tiếng ấy. (At that time, he was an important member of that famous circle of talented men.)
- Các cuộc thảo luận trong đào lí đó đã ảnh hưởng sâu sắc đến nền văn học. (The discussions within that cenacle profoundly influenced the literature.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical or literary contexts to describe elite intellectual groups from the past. It carries a connotation of exclusivity and high cultural or intellectual achievement.
Variants and Related Words
- Văn đàn (n): literary circle, forum.
- Ông được kính trọng trong văn đàn miền Bắc. (He was respected in the northern literary circle.)
- Thi xã (n): poetry society.
- Thi xã này từng quy tụ nhiều nhà thơ tài hoa. (This poetry society once gathered many talented poets.)
Synonyms
- Circle of talents: A group of skilled and gifted people.
- Cenacle: A small, select group, especially of writers or artists.
- Elite group: A superior or privileged body of individuals.
Related Idioms
- Một đào lí tài hoa: A gifted/brilliant cenacle.
- Triều đình ấy được hỗ trợ bởi một đào lí tài hoa. (That court was supported by a brilliant circle of talents.)