nghệ thuật
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
Meaning
English: Art
Painting, sculpture, and other creative work; water puppetry is uniquely Vietnamese.
Examples
🗣 Múa rối nước là nghệ thuật truyền thống.
💬 Water puppetry is a traditional art.
Etymology
‘Nghệ thuật’ combines ‘nghệ’ (craft) and ‘thuật’ (art) to refer to artistic expressions. It has roots in traditional craftsmanship and artistic practices.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Nghệ thuật’ is primarily used in formal contexts to discuss arts and culture, appearing in both written and spoken forms. It’s widely understood across the nation.
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Tags: culture, art