Definition

1. Noun:
   • The current situation; the state of affairs: Refers to the overall circumstances, conditions, and general trends of a particular period, especially in a social, political, or global context.
   • The times; the current conjuncture: Describes the specific combination of events and factors characterizing a given era or moment.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy luôn phân tích thời cục rất sâu sắc. (He always analyzes the current situation very profoundly.)
  • Thời cục thế giới đang thay đổi nhanh chóng. (The world situation is changing rapidly.)
  • Một doanh nhân giỏi cần hiểu rõ thời cục. (A good businessperson needs to understand the times clearly.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is often used in formal, analytical, or literary contexts to discuss macro-level trends in politics, economics, or society.
• It implies a dynamic and sometimes complex set of circumstances that one must navigate or understand.

Variants and Related Words

• Thời cuộc (n): This is a more common variant with identical meaning and usage.
  • Anh ấy rất quan tâm đến thời cuộc. (He is very interested in the current state of affairs.)

Synonyms

• Situation: the set of circumstances at a given time.
• Conjuncture: a combination of events creating a particular situation.
• State of affairs: the general situation or condition.

Related Idioms

• Nắm vững thời cục: to have a firm grasp of the current situation; to be well-informed about contemporary events.

  • Nhà lãnh đạo phải nắm vững thời cục. (A leader must have a firm grasp of the current situation.)

• Theo dõi thời cục: to follow the developments of the times.

  • Chúng ta cần theo dõi thời cục để có quyết định đúng đắn. (We need to follow the developments of the times to make the right decision.)