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.)

1. Adverse wind