kẻ địch
Definition
- Noun:
- Enemy; foe: A person, group, or force that is actively opposed, hostile, or antagonistic toward another. It implies an active state of opposition or conflict.
- Adversary; opponent: A rival or contender in a struggle, contest, or competition.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chúng tôi phải luôn cảnh giác trước kẻ địch. (We must always be vigilant against the enemy.)
- Trong cuộc thi, họ xem nhau như kẻ địch. (In the competition, they viewed each other as adversaries.)
- Kẻ địch đang lên kế hoạch tấn công. (The foe is planning an attack.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "kẻ địch" often carries a stronger, more personal, and morally charged connotation than neutral terms like "đối thủ" (opponent). It is frequently used in contexts of military, ideological, or profound personal conflict.
- It can be used metaphorically to personify abstract threats.
- Sự lười biếng là kẻ địch của thành công. (Laziness is the enemy of success.)
Variants and Related Words
- Địch thủ (n): Opponent, rival (common in sports or games).
- Anh ấy là một địch thủ đáng gờm. (He is a formidable opponent.)
- Kẻ thù (n): Enemy, foe. Very similar to "kẻ địch", often used interchangeably, though "kẻ thù" can sound slightly more common in everyday speech.
- Kẻ thù không ngừng khiêu khích. (The enemy continually provokes.)
Synonyms
- Enemy: A person or group that is hostile or opposed.
- Foe: An adversary or opponent (slightly more literary).
- Adversary: An opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
- Opponent: Someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.
Related Idioms
- Nhận giặc làm cha: (To recognize the enemy as one's father) – To be fooled or to mistakenly trust an enemy.
- Cảnh giác, đừng nhận giặc làm cha. (Be careful, don't be fooled by the enemy.)
- Biết người biết ta, trăm trận trăm thắng: (Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat) – A saying emphasizing the importance of understanding one's adversary.
- Nguyên tắc của ông ấy là 'biết người biết ta'. (His principle is 'know the enemy and know yourself'.)