tao phùng
Definition
- Literary Noun:
- A joyful and meaningful reunion: Refers to a happy meeting or reunion, often between friends or loved ones after a long separation. It carries a connotation of deep emotional satisfaction and significance, not merely a casual encounter.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sau mười năm xa cách, cuộc gặp gỡ của họ thật là một tao phùng. (After ten years apart, their meeting was truly a joyful and meaningful reunion.)
- Tình bạn ấy, mỗi lần tao phùng đều vô cùng quý giá. (That friendship, every meaningful reunion is extremely precious.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in formal, literary, or poetic contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- It often describes reunions that feel destined or serendipitous, emphasizing the quality and emotional depth of the encounter rather than its frequency.
Variants and Related Words
- Hội ngộ (v/n): to reunite; a reunion. This is a more common, slightly less literary synonym for meeting again.
- Chúng tôi hẹn nhau sẽ hội ngộ vào năm sau. (We promised to reunite next year.)
Synonyms
- Meaningful reunion: A meeting that is emotionally significant.
- Serendipitous meeting: An unexpected but fortunate reunion.
Related Idioms
- While "tao phùng" itself is a classical term and often stands alone, it relates to the concept expressed in the idiom:
- Ngàn năm một thuở: Literally "once in a thousand years"; used to describe a very rare and special occasion or meeting.
- Cơ hội tao phùng như thế này thật ngàn năm một thuở. (A meaningful reunion opportunity like this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.)