tiệp báo
Definition
- Noun (Historical):
- A report of victory; news of a military success: The primary meaning refers to an official announcement or dispatch conveying the news of a victory in battle. This term is now considered archaic.
- To announce a victory: In its verbal sense, it means the act of reporting or proclaiming a victory.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua vui mừng khi nhận được tiệp báo từ tiền tuyến. (The king was overjoyed when he received the victory dispatch from the front line.)
- Tiệp báo lan truyền khắp kinh thành. (The news of victory spread throughout the capital.)
- Verb (implied):
- Tướng quân cho tiệp báo về triều đình. (The general sent a victory report to the royal court.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tiệp báo" is almost exclusively found in historical or literary contexts, particularly those dealing with feudal Vietnam, dynastic wars, or classical literature. It is not used in modern journalism or daily conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Báo tiệp: A less common variant with the same meaning (to report victory).
- Sứ giả vội vàng báo tiệp. (The messenger hurriedly reported the victory.)
Synonyms
- Victory announcement: A declaration of success in battle.
- Victory dispatch: An official message reporting a win.
- News of triumph: Information about a conquest.
Notes on Usage
- "Tiệp báo" is an archaic Sino-Vietnamese compound word. "Tiệp" means victory or success, and "báo" means to report or announce. Its usage today is largely confined to historical novels, films, or academic writing about history. For modern concepts, phrases like (news of victory) or (victory announcement) are used instead.