Definition

1. Idiom:
   • To have a grand and imposing entourage; to be accompanied by a large retinue: Describes a scene where an important person moves about with many attendants clearing the way in front and providing support behind, emphasizing pomp, power, and ceremony.
   • To act with extensive support and fanfare: Can be used metaphorically to describe an action or project launched with great preparatory publicity and substantial backing.

Usage Examples

• Idiom:
  • Ông chủ tịch đi thị sát với tiền hô hậu ủng. (The chairman went on an inspection with a grand entourage.)
  • Chiến dịch quảng cáo mới được triển khai tiền hô hậu ủng. (The new advertising campaign was launched with great fanfare and support.)

Advanced Usage

• This idiom often carries a slightly critical or observational tone, highlighting the extravagance, formality, or show of power associated with the procession or event.

Variants and Related Words

• Hộ tống (v): to escort, to convoy.

  • Xe cảnh sát hộ tống đoàn xe. (Police cars escorted the motorcade.)

• Đoàn tùy tùng (n): entourage, retinue.

  • Diễn viên nổi tiếng và đoàn tùy tùng của cô ấy. (The famous actress and her entourage.)

Synonyms

• With great ceremony: with elaborate formalities.
• With a large retinue: accompanied by many attendants.
• With much ado: with a lot of fuss or commotion.

Related Idioms

• Lên voi xuống chó: to experience dramatic rises and falls in fortune or status; contrasts with the consistent high status implied by "tiền hô hậu ủng".

  • Đời người có lúc lên voi xuống chó. (Life has its ups and downs.)

• Bày vẽ: to do something in an unnecessarily elaborate or showy manner; relates to the aspect of excessive display.

  • Anh ta thích bày vẽ mọi thứ cho phức tạp. (He likes to complicate everything with unnecessary embellishment.)