khai hấn

Một vị vua cổ đại quyết định khai hấn với vương quốc láng giềng.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To open hostilities; to initiate a war or conflict: This is the primary meaning of "khai hấn." It refers to the formal or decisive act of starting a war, battle, or serious conflict. It implies being the first party to engage in aggressive action.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nước nào khai hấn trước sẽ chịu trách nhiệm trước cộng đồng quốc tế. (The country that opens hostilities first will bear responsibility before the international community.)
  • Hành động pháo kích đó được coi là hành động khai hấn. (That artillery bombardment is considered an act of initiating war.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "khai hấn" is formal and is most commonly found in historical, political, or military contexts. It is not used for starting minor arguments or everyday fights.

Variants and Related Words

• Khai chiến (v): to declare war. This is a closely related and more common synonym.
  • Chính phủ đã ra tuyên bố khai chiến. (The government issued a declaration of war.)
• Bắt đầu chiến tranh (v phrase): to start a war. This is a more general descriptive phrase.

Synonyms

• To commence hostilities: A formal synonym.
• To initiate conflict: A broader term for starting a conflict.
• To start a war: A direct, common-language equivalent.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms specifically using "khai hấn." The concept is typically expressed directly by the verb itself.