Definition

1. Noun (Archaic/Literary):

   • The fate or fortune of the world (or an era): Refers to the cyclical destiny, luck, or prevailing circumstances of human society or a historical period.

2. Noun (Modern Usage):

   • The Olympic Games: A modern abbreviated form of "Thế vận hội," referring to the international multi-sport event.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Archaic):
  • Các nhà tiên tri thường bàn về thế vận của một triều đại. (Prophets often discussed the fate of a dynasty.)
• Noun (Modern):
  • Thế vận mùa hè được tổ chức bốn năm một lần. (The Summer Olympics are held every four years.)

Advanced Usage

• The archaic meaning is primarily found in classical literature, historical texts, or philosophical discussions about the rise and fall of societies.
• The modern meaning is an abbreviation. In formal contexts, the full term "Thế vận hội" is preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Thế vận hội (n): The full and formal term for the Olympic Games.
  • Thế vận hội Paris 2024. (The Paris 2024 Olympic Games.)

Synonyms

• Fate/Destiny (archaic): fortune, lot, karma (of an era).
• Olympic Games (modern): Olympics, the Games.

Related Idioms

• Vận nước: A closely related term meaning the fortune or destiny of a nation.
  • Lo lắng cho vận nước. (To worry about the nation's destiny.)