Definition

1. Noun:
   • Peace dove: A symbolic representation of a dove used as an icon of peace, often depicted carrying an olive branch. It is a concept, not a specific biological species.
   • Symbol of peace: Refers directly to the dove as a universal emblem representing the idea of peace, harmony, and the end of conflict.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Biểu tượng chim hòa bình xuất hiện trên áp phích của hội nghị. (The peace dove symbol appeared on the conference poster.)
  • Trẻ em vẽ những con chim hòa bình trong cuộc thi. (The children drew peace doves in the contest.)
  • Chim hòa bình là thông điệp mà mọi người đều hiểu. (The dove of peace is a message everyone understands.)

Advanced Usage

• "chim bồ câu hòa bình": A more descriptive variant, explicitly naming the dove ("bồ câu").
  • Tác phẩm điêu khắc mô tả một chim bồ câu hòa bình. (The sculpture depicts a dove of peace.)
• Used in political, artistic, and diplomatic contexts to convey hope and non-violence.
  • Bài phát biểu của ông ấy kêu gọi cho chim hòa bình cất cánh. (His speech called for the dove of peace to take flight.)

Variants and Related Words

• Biểu tượng hòa bình (n): Peace symbol (a more general term).
• Cành ô liu (n): Olive branch (often carried by the peace dove in imagery).
• Chim bồ câu trắng (n): White dove (the typical physical bird used to represent the concept).

Synonyms

• Dove of peace: The direct English equivalent.
• Symbol of peace: A more general synonym focusing on the meaning.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Thả chim hòa bình": To release doves of peace (a ceremonial act at events wishing for peace).
  • Lễ khai mạc Olympic có nghi thức thả chim hòa bình. (The Olympic opening ceremony has a ritual of releasing doves of peace.)
• "Cánh chim hòa bình": The wing of the peace dove (used poetically).
  • Họ mong ước được sống dưới cánh chim hòa bình. (They wish to live under the wing of the dove of peace.)