tiện hồng
Definition
- Phrase (Idiomatic):
- To take advantage of a convenient opportunity to send a letter: An idiom meaning to opportunistically send a message or letter when a reliable, convenient messenger (traditionally symbolized by a wild goose or swan) is available. It describes the act of seizing a chance to communicate.
Usage Examples
- Phrase:
- Nhân có người bạn đi công tác, tôi tiện hồng gửi thư về cho gia đình. (As a friend was going on a business trip, I took the opportunity to send a letter home to my family.)
- Anh ấy tiện hồng nhờ tôi chuyển lời hỏi thăm. (He opportunely asked me to convey his greetings.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is classical and literary, often found in older texts, formal letters, or poetic contexts. It is rarely used in modern everyday conversation but may be employed for stylistic or nostalgic effect.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhân tiện (adv): incidentally, conveniently, taking the opportunity.
- Nhân tiện, tôi muốn hỏi bạn một điều. (Incidentally, I want to ask you something.)
- Gửi gắm (v): to entrust (a message or task).
- Cô ấy gửi gắm tình cảm qua bức thư. (She conveyed her feelings through the letter.)
Synonyms
- To send by a convenient hand: To dispatch a letter via an available messenger.
- To seize the chance to write: To take an opportunity to send correspondence.
Related Idioms
- Nhân ngãi bất khả tùy: One should not miss a chance to do a good deed (conceptually related to seizing a convenient opportunity).
- Chim hồng nhạn: Literally "wild goose and swan"; a classical metaphor for messengers and letters, representing communication over distance.