diệu võ dương oai
Definition
- Idiom (Thành ngữ):
- To show off one's strength, to flaunt one's power: This idiom describes the act of publicly displaying one's martial prowess, military might, or superior force in order to intimidate others or gain prestige. It implies a boastful or ostentatious demonstration of power.
Usage Examples
- Idiom:
- Các cường quốc không nên diệu võ dương oai ở khu vực này. (World powers should not show off their strength in this region.)
- Anh ta thích diệu võ dương oai trước mặt đồng nghiệp. (He likes to flaunt his power in front of his colleagues.)
Advanced Usage
- This idiom is often used in political, military, or competitive contexts to criticize actions perceived as aggressive posturing or unnecessary intimidation. It carries a slightly negative connotation of arrogance and provocation.
Variants and Related Words
- Dương oai (verb phrase): To show off one's power/prestige. This is a shorter, related form.
- Hắn chỉ muốn dương oai với mọi người. (He just wants to show off his power to everyone.)
Synonyms
- Khoe khoang sức mạnh: To boast about strength.
- Phô trương thanh thế: To parade one's influence/authority.
Related Phrases
- Thị uy: To demonstrate power (as a warning). This is a close concept but focuses more on the act of warning through a show of force, whereas "diệu võ dương oai" emphasizes the boastful display itself.
Related Idioms
- Vỗ ngực tự xưng: To beat one's chest and proclaim oneself (to brag).
- Múa rìu qua mắt thợ: To wave an axe before a carpenter's eyes (to show off a simple skill before an expert). This idiom focuses on showing off a skill inappropriately, while "diệu võ dương oai" focuses on showing off power or force.
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