tiến công
Definition
Verb:
- To attack; to assault: To act with force or weapons against an enemy, opponent, or target in a hostile manner.
- To launch an offensive: To initiate a large-scale, organized military operation.
- To combat; to assail (figurative): To make a strong, concerted effort against a non-physical problem, such as a social issue.
Noun:
- An attack; an offensive: A military operation or a hostile action.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Quân đội chuẩn bị tiến công vào thành phố. (The army is preparing to attack the city.)
- Chúng tôi phải tiến công vào tận gốc vấn đề tham nhũng. (We must assail the root of the corruption problem.)
- Noun:
- Cuộc tiến công bắt đầu vào lúc bình minh. (The offensive began at dawn.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal, military, or strategic contexts, often implying a planned, forceful action.
- Can be used metaphorically for vigorous efforts in campaigns (e.g., health, social reform).
Variants and Related Words
- Tấn công: The more common, direct synonym for "to attack". "Tiến công" can sound slightly more formal or literary.
- Tiến công chiến lược (n): Strategic offensive.
- Vũ khí tiến công (n): Offensive weaponry.
Synonyms
- Attack; Assault; Strike (for military/physical action).
- Offensive (as a noun for a military operation).
- Combat; Fight (for figurative use against issues).
Related Idioms
- Mở cuộc tiến công: To launch an attack/offensive.
- Tướng lĩnh ra lệnh mở cuộc tiến công. (The general ordered the launch of an offensive.)