Vietnamese · Culture & Society
nghệ thuật
Art
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Painting, sculpture, and other creative work; water puppetry is uniquely Vietnamese.
Example
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.