bạn nghịch
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- Insurgent; rebel: A person who rises in active revolt against an established authority or government. This term carries a historical or literary connotation.
- Adversary; foe: In a broader, more figurative sense, it can refer to an opponent or antagonist in a conflict.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Các bạn nghịch đã bị đánh bại. (The insurgents were defeated.)
- Hắn ta coi tôi như bạn nghịch. (He regarded me as a foe.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "bạn nghịch" is primarily found in historical texts or classical literature. In modern Vietnamese, words like "kẻ nổi loạn" (rebel) or "kẻ thù" (enemy) are more commonly used.
Variants and Related Words
- Nghịch (adj/verb): To oppose, to be contrary; rebellious.
- Hành động nghịch lại lệnh vua. (To act contrary to the king's order.)
Synonyms
- Rebel: A person who resists authority.
- Insurgent: A person who revolts against civil authority or an established government.
- Foe: An enemy or adversary.
Related Idioms
- Bạn nghịch bốn phương: (Historical/Literary) Enemies on all sides; to be surrounded by adversaries.
- Nhà vua phải đối mặt với bạn nghịch bốn phương. (The king had to face enemies on all sides.)