Definition

1. Verb:
   • To launch a propaganda campaign; to promote; to agitate: "Cổ động" refers to the act of using various methods (speeches, reports, media, leaflets, broadcasting, etc.) to disseminate ideas, knowledge, or policies among the public, aiming to educate, persuade, and encourage participation in social or political activities.
   • To cheer on; to root for (in sports or competitions): In a more general and modern context, it can also mean to encourage or support a team or individual enthusiastically.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Đảng phát động một chiến dịch cổ động cho chính sách mới. (The Party launched a campaign to promote the new policy.)
  • Họ tích cực cổ động người dân đi bầu cử. (They actively encouraged people to go vote.)
  • Các cổ động viên nhiệt tình cổ động cho đội nhà. (The fans enthusiastically cheered for the home team.)

Advanced Usage

• "cổ động viên": This is a compound noun meaning "cheerleader" or "supporter/fan". It is derived from "cổ động".

  • Các cổ động viên mặc áo đỏ và hô vang khẩu hiệu. (The cheerleaders wore red shirts and chanted slogans.)

• "tuyên truyền cổ động": A common phrase pairing meaning "propaganda and agitation" or "promotional activities".

  • Công tác tuyên truyền cổ động được đẩy mạnh. (Propaganda and agitation work was intensified.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cổ vũ (verb): To encourage, to cheer up. This is a close synonym, often used in contexts of moral support or motivation, and is more common in modern usage for general encouragement.

  • Giáo viên cổ vũ học sinh cố gắng hơn. (The teacher encouraged the students to try harder.)

• Khích lệ (verb): To inspire, to motivate. Another synonym focusing on boosting morale.

• Tuyên truyền (verb): To propagandize, to disseminate information. Often used together with "cổ động" but focuses more on spreading information or doctrines.

Synonyms

• Promote: To support or actively encourage.
• Agitate: To campaign or stir up public feeling about an issue.
• Cheer on: To shout encouragement to a team or person.
• Root for: To support a team or person hoping they will win.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As "cổ động" is a Vietnamese verb, it does not have English phrasal verbs. The related concepts are expressed through its synonyms. - To drum up support: This English idiom is conceptually similar, meaning to try to get support or interest for something. - They held a rally to drum up support for the candidate. (Họ tổ chức một cuộc mít-tinh để cổ động cho ứng viên.)

Related Idioms

• "Thổi bùng ngọn lửa nhiệt huyết": To fan the flames of enthusiasm. This Vietnamese idiom captures the spirit of "cổ động".
  • Bài diễn văn đã thổi bùng ngọn lửa nhiệt huyết trong lòng người nghe. (The speech fanned the flames of enthusiasm in the hearts of the listeners.)

verb

1. To launch a propaganda