ngọn gió
Definition
- 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.)