nghịch phong
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Definition
Noun: * Adverse wind, contrary wind, headwind: A wind that blows in the opposite direction to the intended course of travel, making movement difficult or slower. This term is often used in a literary or historical context.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thuyền buồm gặp nghịch phong nên đi rất chậm. (The sailboat encountered adverse wind, so it moved very slowly.)
- Gian nan như chiếc thuyền lướt trên dòng nghịch phong. (Hardship is like a boat sailing against an adverse wind.)
- Cánh chim vượt qua nghịch phong để về tổ. (The bird flies through the contrary wind to return to its nest.)
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Use: Often used metaphorically to describe difficulties, opposition, or unfavorable circumstances in life.
- Cuộc đời anh ấy gặp nhiều nghịch phong nhưng vẫn kiên cường. (His life has met much adversity, but he remains resilient.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngược gió (phrase): Literally "against the wind". A more common, modern phrase with a similar meaning.
- Đi xe đạp ngược gió rất mệt. (Cycling against the wind is very tiring.)
- Gió ngược (noun): Headwind, contrary wind.
- Thuận phong (noun, antonym): Favorable wind, tailwind.
Synonyms
- Headwind: A wind blowing from directly in front.
- Contrary wind: Wind blowing in an opposing direction.
- Adversity (in metaphorical use): Difficulties, misfortune.
Related Idioms
- Nghịch cảnh: Adverse circumstances, a difficult situation. This is a closely related term focusing on the situation rather than the force (wind).
- Vượt qua nghịch cảnh. (To overcome adversity.)
- Adverse wind