nhân hoà
Definition
- Noun:
- Human harmony / Concord among people: The state of unity, solidarity, and peaceful cooperation within a group or society. It emphasizes the importance of good relationships and collective agreement for success.
- A key condition for success: Often used in the triad "thiên thời, địa lợi, nhân hòa" (favorable weather, advantageous terrain, human harmony), where it represents the indispensable human factor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công ty phát triển mạnh nhờ có được yếu tố nhân hòa. (The company thrives because it has achieved human harmony.)
- Thiên thời, địa lợi, nhân hòa là ba yếu tố then chốt cho chiến thắng. (Favorable weather, advantageous terrain, and human harmony are the three key factors for victory.)
- Một tập thể đoàn kết, tương trợ lẫn nhau chính là biểu hiện của nhân hòa. (A united collective that supports each other is a manifestation of human harmony.)
Advanced Usage
- The concept is deeply rooted in East Asian philosophy and strategic thought. It is not merely about the absence of conflict but denotes active goodwill, shared purpose, and moral cohesion that enables a community to overcome challenges.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhân hòa is a compound Sino-Vietnamese word. Its components are:
- Nhân (仁 / 人): meaning "humanity," "benevolence," or "person."
- Hòa (和): meaning "harmony," "peace," or "conciliation."
Synonyms
- Unity: The state of being united or joined as a whole.
- Concord: Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
- Solidarity: Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
- Consensus: General agreement.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Thiên thời, địa lợi, nhân hòa: A proverbial phrase meaning "the right time, the right place, and the right people (in harmony)." It underscores that success requires all three conditions.
- Để dự án thành công, chúng ta cần hội tụ đủ thiên thời, địa lợi, nhân hòa. (For the project to succeed, we need to converge all three: favorable timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony.)