Definition

1. Verb:
   • To regain / to recover: To take back or recover something that was lost, such as territory or control.
   • To win over / to conquer: To gain the loyalty, admiration, or affection of people, effectively conquering their hearts and minds.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhà vua thu phục được vùng đất đã mất. (The king regained the lost territory.)
  • Sự chân thành của anh ấy đã thu phục lòng tin của mọi người. (His sincerity won over everyone's trust.)
  • Nhà lãnh đạo tài ba ấy có khả năng thu phục nhân tâm. (That talented leader has the ability to win people's hearts.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a process of overcoming resistance or a previous state of loss to achieve loyalty or control.
• It is commonly used in historical, political, or leadership contexts to describe the consolidation of power or influence.

Variants and Related Words

• Thu hồi (v): To recall, to retrieve (often used for objects or documents, less for people or territories).
• Chinh phục (v): To conquer, to subdue (often implies a more forceful or military action, whereas can involve persuasion).

Synonyms

• Regain: To get back something lost.
• Recover: To retrieve or reclaim.
• Win over: To gain someone's support or affection.
• Subdue: To bring under control (closer to ).

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Thu phục nhân tâm: To win the people's hearts. This is a very common phrase emphasizing the aspect of gaining loyalty and goodwill.
  • Bài diễn văn của ông ấy nhằm mục đích thu phục nhân tâm. (His speech aimed to win the people's hearts.)