gót sắt

Thân thiện

Nhân dân đã đứng lên lật đổ gót sắt của bọn thực dân.

Definition

1. Noun (Figurative):
   • Iron heel: A symbol of oppressive, tyrannical, or cruel authority, especially that of a conquering power, invader, or ruthless regime. It represents the crushing force used to dominate and subjugate people.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nhân dân đã đứng lên lật đổ gót sắt của chế độ độc tài. (The people rose up to overthrow the iron heel of the dictatorial regime.)
  • Lịch sử ghi lại những năm tháng dưới gót sắt xâm lược. (History records the years under the iron heel of invasion.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in a political, historical, or sociological context to describe severe oppression. It is a metaphorical and literary term, not used for literal footwear.

Word Origin and Notes

• This is a loan translation or calque from the English term "iron heel," popularized by Jack London's 1908 novel , which depicted a futuristic oligarchic tyranny. The Vietnamese term carries the same strong figurative meaning.

Synonyms

• Tyranny: Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
• Oppression: Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
• Despotism: The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
• Yoke (figurative): A state of subjugation or bondage.

Related Concepts

• Ách thống trị (yoke of domination): Another common Vietnamese metaphor for oppressive rule.
• Chế độ độc tài (dictatorship): A form of government with absolute power, often linked to the concept of the "iron heel."

Học thuật

1. Iron heel