Definition

1. Verb (archaic): To adapt oneself to circumstances; to act flexibly according to the situation.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Trong tình thế khó khăn, ông ấy biết quyền nghi để vượt qua. (In a difficult situation, he knew how to adapt himself to circumstances to overcome it.)
  • Người lãnh đạo giỏi là người biết quyền nghi. (A good leader is one who knows how to adapt to circumstances.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese. It is primarily found in classical literature, historical texts, or formal, traditional contexts.
• It describes a strategic, thoughtful adaptation, not a passive reaction. It implies using one's judgment () to assess and then act appropriately () based on the specific conditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Linh hoạt (adj, v): Flexible; to be flexible. (Modern, common equivalent)
  • Anh ấy xử lý công việc rất linh hoạt. (He handles work very flexibly.)
• Ứng biến (v): To improvise; to adapt on the spot. (Common modern term, often used in dynamic situations)
  • Huấn luyện viên phải ứng biến theo diễn biến trận đấu. (The coach had to adapt according to the match's developments.)
• Tùy cơ ứng biến (idiom): To adapt as the opportunity arises; to play it by ear.

Synonyms

• Thích nghi: To adapt, to acclimatize. (Focuses on gradual adjustment to environment)
• Điều chỉnh: To adjust, to regulate. (Focuses on making specific changes)

Related Phrases

• Quyền biến (archaic verb): To adapt and change flexibly. A closely related classical term.
  • Phải biết quyền biến trong mọi hoàn cảnh. (One must know how to adapt and change in every circumstance.)

Related Idioms

• Tùy thời tùy thế: Depending on the time and the situation; to act according to the times.
  • Cách sống của ông ta là tùy thời tùy thế. (His way of life is to act according to the times and situation.)

1. (từ cũ) Adapt oneself to circumstances