doanh hoàn
Definitions
- Noun:
- Terrestrial globe; the Earth; the world: An archaic, literary term referring to the physical planet Earth or the world as a whole. It conveys a sense of the entire sphere or realm of human existence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thi nhân ngắm nhìn doanh hoàn từ trên cao. (The poet contemplated the terrestrial globe from above.)
- Câu chuyện ấy đã lan truyền khắp doanh hoàn. (That story has spread throughout the world.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in classical Vietnamese poetry, historical texts, or formal, elevated prose. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.
- It often carries a philosophical or contemplative tone about the nature of the world or humanity's place within it.
Variants and Related Words
- Thế gian (n): The world, the mortal realm (more common in both literary and religious contexts).
- Địa cầu (n): The globe, the Earth (a modern, scientific term).
- Vũ trụ (n): The universe (a broader concept).
Synonyms
- Trái đất: The Earth.
- Thế giới: The world.
- Nhân gian: The human world, the mortal realm.
Related Idioms
- Khắp doanh hoàn: Throughout the world, across the globe.
- Danh tiếng của ông vang dội khắp doanh hoàn. (His fame resounded throughout the world.)