Definition

1. Noun:
   • A gust of wind; a puff of wind: A single, often brief, instance or current of moving air. It emphasizes a specific, noticeable flow of air rather than wind in general.
   • A breeze: A light, gentle wind.
   • (Figurative) An impetus; a driving force: Something that inspires action, change, or movement, similar to how wind propels an object.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Một ngọn gió mát thổi qua. (A cool breeze blew through.)
  • Cánh cửa đóng sầm lại vì một ngọn gió mạnh. (The door slammed shut because of a strong gust of wind.)
  • Ngọn gió cách mạng đã thổi qua toàn vùng. (The wind of revolution swept through the entire region.)

Advanced Usage

• "theo ngọn gió": to go with the wind; to be easily influenced or changeable.

  • Anh ta là người dễ theo ngọn gió. (He is a person who is easily swayed.)

• "ngọn gió nào đưa anh đến?": Literally "What wind brings you here?"; a common, friendly idiom used to express pleasant surprise at someone's unexpected visit, equivalent to "What brings you here?" or "To what do I owe this pleasure?".

Variants and Related Words

• Gió (n): wind (the general phenomenon).

  • Hôm nay trời nhiều gió. (It is windy today.)

• Cơn gió (n): a gust of wind; very similar to "ngọn gió," often used interchangeably, though "cơn" can imply a stronger or more impactful gust.

  • Một cơn gió lớn làm đổ cây. (A big gust of wind knocked down a tree.)

Synonyms

• Gust: A brief, strong rush of wind.
• Breeze: A light wind.
• Puff: A short, sudden emission of air or wind.
• Impetus: A driving force or stimulus.

Related Idioms

• "Ngọn gió độc": Literally "the poisonous wind"; refers to harmful influences or trends.

  • Cha mẹ lo lắng con cái bị ảnh hưởng bởi những ngọn gió độc trên mạng. (Parents worry their children are influenced by harmful trends online.)

• "Trở thành ngọn gió": to become a trendsetter or a leading force.

  • Phong cách của cô ấy đã trở thành ngọn gió thời trang mới. (Her style has become the new fashion trend.)