thoái trào
Definition
- Noun:
- Decline (of a revolutionary movement): The primary meaning of "thoái trào" refers to the period of recession, decline, or ebbing of a revolutionary, social, or political movement after its peak.
- Ebb / Downturn: It describes the phase when a vigorous movement loses momentum, intensity, and popular support, entering a state of retreat or stagnation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phong trào ấy hiện đang trong thời kỳ thoái trào. (That movement is currently in a period of decline.)
- Sau giai đoạn bùng nổ, cuộc cách mạng bước vào thoái trào. (After the explosive phase, the revolution entered a downturn.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in socio-political contexts to analyze historical or contemporary mass movements, revolutions, or waves of activism. It implies a significant reduction in activity and influence compared to a previous high point.
Variants and Related Words
Thoái lui (v): to retreat, to withdraw (often used in military or strategic contexts).
- Quân đội buộc phải thoái lui. (The army was forced to retreat.)
Suy thoái (n): recession, decline (often used in economic or moral contexts).
- Suy thoái kinh tế (economic recession).
Synonyms
- Decline: The process of becoming weaker, smaller, or less active.
- Ebb: A gradual decline or reduction in intensity.
- Recession: A period of reduced activity, often used for economic or political movements.
- Downturn: A decline in economic or political activity.
Related Concepts
- Phong trào lên cao: The rising or peak phase of a movement, which contrasts directly with "thoái trào".
- Khủng hoảng: Crisis, which may precede, accompany, or result from a "thoái trào".