tiệc tùng
Definition
- Noun:
- Partying; feasting; social gatherings involving food and drink: Refers to the general activity of attending or holding parties, banquets, or festive meals, often with a connotation of excess or frequent indulgence.
- A series of parties or celebrations: Implies multiple or continuous social events centered around eating, drinking, and merriment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy chỉ thích tiệc tùng. (He only likes partying.)
- Dịp lễ Tết, tiệc tùng rất nhiều. (During the Tet holiday, there is a lot of feasting.)
- Tiệc tùng liên miên khiến anh ta mệt mỏi. (The endless partying made him tired.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a mildly negative or critical tone, implying wasteful spending, excessive indulgence, or a frivolous lifestyle focused on social entertainment.
- Công việc chẳng làm, suốt ngày tiệc tùng. (He doesn't work, just parties all day.)
Variants and Related Words
Tiệc (n): A party, feast, or banquet (a single, specific event, neutral in tone).
- Công ty tổ chức một bữa tiệc. (The company is organizing a party.)
Liên hoan (n): A get-together, celebration, or party, often for a group or to mark an achievement (generally positive or neutral).
- Liên hoan cuối năm của lớp. (The class's year-end party.)
Synonyms
- Partying: The act of attending or enjoying parties.
- Feasting: Eating and drinking sumptuously.
- Revelry: Lively and noisy festivities.
Related Idioms
- While "tiệc tùng" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its meaning is central to expressions criticizing a lavish or irresponsible lifestyle.
- Sống một cuộc sống tiệc tùng. (To live a life of constant partying.)