dặm trường
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Definition
Noun: A long way; a long journey. This term poetically describes a considerable distance or a lengthy voyage, often carrying a classical or literary nuance.
Usage
- Dặm trường is used to refer to the physical distance of a long road or path, or metaphorically to describe a prolonged and challenging journey or endeavor.
- It is a somewhat literary term, more common in poetry, classical literature, or formal writing than in everyday conversation.
Examples
- (After many hardships on the long journey, they finally reached their destination.)
- (The journey to conquer knowledge is a challenging long road.)
- (On the long road of exile, he always remembers his homeland.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies not just physical distance but also the associated effort, time, and challenges of the journey.
- It can be used in both literal contexts (e.g., a trek) and figurative ones (e.g., life's journey, a career path).
Variants and Related Words
- Đường trường (noun): A long road; a highway. This is a more common and less literary synonym.
- Hành trình (noun): Journey, trip. A more general and modern term for any journey.
- Lộ trình (noun): Itinerary, route. Focuses more on the planned path or course.
Synonyms
- Long road
- Long journey
- Great distance
Related Idioms
- Trường chinh (a prolonged military campaign or expedition). While not identical, it shares the connotation of a long, arduous journey, often for a specific purpose.