can qua
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Definition
Noun: - War, conflict, armed struggle: A literary and somewhat archaic term referring to war, specifically evoking the imagery of weapons (shield and spear) and the state of being at war. It conveys a sense of armed strife and turmoil.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thời đại can qua đã qua đi, nhường chỗ cho hòa bình. (The era of war has passed, giving way to peace.)
- Trong lịch sử, dân tộc ta đã trải qua nhiều cuộc can qua. (Throughout history, our nation has endured many conflicts.)
- Bức tranh miêu tả cảnh can qua tang thương. (The painting depicts a scene of devastating warfare.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily used in literary, historical, or formal contexts. It is not common in everyday modern conversation.
- It often carries a classical or poetic nuance, emphasizing the destructive and chaotic nature of war.
Variants and Related Words
- Binh đao (n): Another literary term for war, literally meaning "swords and spears."
- Chiến tranh (n): The standard, modern Vietnamese word for "war."
- Loạn lạc (n): Turmoil, disorder, often caused by war.
Synonyms
- Chiến tranh: War.
- Xung đột vũ trang: Armed conflict.
- Binh lửa: (Literary) The fires of war.
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Thời can qua: Time of war.
- Ông bà tôi sinh ra trong thời can qua. (My grandparents were born in a time of war.)
- Nạn can qua: The calamity of war.
- Nạn can qua khiến bao gia đình ly tán. (The calamity of war caused countless families to be separated.)