thời cục
Definition
- 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.)