tiền hô hậu ủng
Definition
- 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.)