cường địch
Definition
- Noun:
- A powerful enemy; a formidable adversary: Refers to an opponent, rival, or hostile force that possesses significant strength, power, or capability, making them a serious and challenging threat.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quân đội phải đối mặt với một cường địch ở biên giới phía bắc. (The army had to face a powerful enemy on the northern border.)
- Trong kinh doanh, họ xem công ty mới đó là một cường địch. (In business, they see that new company as a formidable adversary.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is considered literary and somewhat rare in modern everyday Vietnamese. It is typically used in formal, historical, or strategic contexts (e.g., military, politics, competitive strategy) to emphasize the formidable nature of an opponent.
Variants and Related Words
- Địch (n): enemy, foe.
- Kẻ địch đã rút lui. (The enemy has retreated.)
- Kẻ thù (n): enemy, adversary.
- Họ là kẻ thù truyền kiếp. (They are sworn enemies.)
Synonyms
- Formidable foe: A very impressive and daunting opponent.
- Powerful adversary: A strong and capable enemy or competitor.
Related Idioms
- While no common idiom uses specifically, the concept is related to proverbs about strength and challenge, such as "Biết người biết ta, trăm trận trăm thắng" (Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat).