Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stroke of luck or a fortunate opportunity: This term refers to a timely and favorable chance, often arriving unexpectedly, that enables success or advancement. It originates from classical poetry and carries a literary connotation.
   • The favor of the wind to Tengwang Pavilion: This is the literal, allusive meaning from the classical source, symbolizing a propitious turn of events or a helping force at the perfect moment.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ta thành công nhờ gặp duyên Đằng. (He succeeded because he encountered a fortunate opportunity.)
  • Câu chuyện của cô ấy giống như được duyên Đằng đưa tới. (Her story is as if carried by a propitious wind.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in formal, literary, or reflective contexts to describe serendipitous success. It is not common in everyday spoken language.

Variants and Related Words

• Vận may (n): luck, fortune.
  • Cô ấy có vận may trong kinh doanh. (She has good fortune in business.)
• Cơ hội vàng (n): golden opportunity.
  • Đây là cơ hội vàng để phát triển. (This is a golden opportunity for development.)

Synonyms

• Fortunate chance: A lucky opportunity.
• Providential aid: Timely help, as if from a divine source.
• Serendipity: The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Related Idioms

• Thời lai phong tống Đằng vương các: (Literal: When the time comes, the wind carries [you] to Tengwang Pavilion). This is the source idiom, meaning that when one's luck turns, favorable conditions will naturally arise to assist.
  • Đừng nản chí, biết đâu lại gặp cảnh "thời lai phong tống Đằng vương các". (Don't be discouraged; who knows, you might encounter the "wind that carries you to Tengwang Pavilion when the time comes.")