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Analysis of the Poem "Chi em Thuy Kieu" Extracted from the Work "Truyen Kieu" by Author Nguyen Du

The poem "Chi em Thuy Kieu," extracted from "Truyen Kieu" by Nguyen Du, is one of the masterpieces depicting the beauty of maidens in classical poetry. The twenty-four luc bat lines vividly portray the beauty, talent, and virtues of the sisters Thuy Kieu and Thuy Van.

With a skillful pen, Nguyen Du paints the portrait of two exceptional maidens:

"Dau long hai a to nga,

Thuy Kieu la chi em la Thuy Van."

The two sisters are described as beautiful maidens, with the elegance of bamboo and the purity of snow:

"Mai cot cach tuyet tinh than,

Moi nguoi mot ve muoi phan ven muoi."

Through allegorical writing and metaphor, the beauty of the two sisters emerges harmoniously and perfectly, each possessing a unique allure. The beauty of Thuy Kieu and Thuy Van transcends traditional norms as if they are flowers of perfection.

After the general introduction, Nguyen Du dedicates specific lines to describe Thuy Van:
 

"Van xem trang trong khac voi,

Khuon trang day dan net ngai no nang.

Hoa cuoi ngoc thot doan trang,

May thua nuoc toc tuyet nhon mau da."
 

The portrait of Thuy Van combines facial beauty, smile, skin, hair, and voice, creating a noble, gentle, and elegant demeanor, signaling a life of tranquility and peace.

Nguyen Du uses delicate strokes to describe Thuy Kieu, focusing more on her eyes rather than detailed physical features:

"Kieu cang sac sao man ma,

So be tai sac lai la phan hon."

The sharp and charming beauty of Kieu not only shines but also makes nature envious:

"Lan thu thuy net xuan son,

Hoa ghen dua tham lieu hon kem xanh."

Thuy Kieu is also the embodiment of outstanding talent, with skills in playing the lute, painting, and poetry. Kieu’s music reflects her sensitive and passionate soul:

"Pha nghe thi hoa du mui ca ngam.

Cung thuong lau bac ngu am,

Ngho rieng an dut ho cam mot truong."

The beauty of Kieu encompasses both appearance, talent, and sentiment, yet this perfection foreshadows an unfortunate fate in feudal society.

The concluding four lines describe the harmonious and orderly life of Thuy Kieu and Thuy Van:

"Phong luu rat muc hong quan,

Xuan xanh xap xi toi tuan cap ke."

The two sisters are not only beautiful and talented but also virtuous, living in elegance and decorum.

With humanitarian inspiration and talent, Nguyen Du has sketched two exquisite portraits of Thuy Kieu and her sister. These paintings are not only artistic works but also deeply reflect the talent and ideology of the national poet laureate.