thức thời
Definition
- Adjective:
- Timely / Well-timed: Being appropriate or suitable for the current moment or situation; acting or occurring at a favorable or useful time.
- Aware / Up-to-date: Having a clear understanding of contemporary trends, circumstances, or demands; being modern and informed.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chính sách đó rất thức thời. (That policy is very timely.)
- Anh ấy là một nhà lãnh đạo thức thời. (He is an up-to-date leader.)
- Quyết định đầu tư vào công nghệ là một quyết định thức thời. (The decision to invest in technology was a well-timed decision.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used to describe ideas, decisions, policies, or individuals that demonstrate a keen awareness of the present era and its requirements.
- It carries a positive connotation of being perceptive, adaptive, and relevant to the current context.
Variants and Related Words
- Thời thế (n): The current situation or trends of the times.
- Phải hiểu rõ thời thế. (One must understand the current situation clearly.)
Synonyms
- Timely: Done or occurring at a favorable time.
- Up-to-date: Incorporating the latest ideas, information, or styles.
- Aware: Having knowledge or perception of a situation.
- Appropriate: Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Thích nghi với thời thế: To adapt to the times.
- Doanh nghiệp cần thích nghi với thời thế. (Businesses need to adapt to the times.)
- Theo kịp thời đại: To keep up with the times.
- Chúng ta phải luôn theo kịp thời đại. (We must always keep up with the times.)