triều lưu
Definition
- Noun:
- Current, tide, or stream: Refers to the continuous, directional movement of water in a sea or ocean. This is the literal, physical meaning.
- Trend or movement: Refers to a prevailing tendency, direction of development, or a popular wave of thought, opinion, or activity in society, culture, or ideology. This is the primary figurative meaning.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Physical):
- Triều lưu ở vùng biển này rất mạnh. (The current in this sea area is very strong.)
- Noun (Figurative):
- Anh ấy luôn đi theo triều lưu thời trang mới nhất. (He always follows the latest fashion trends.)
- Triều lưu tư tưởng dân chủ lan rộng khắp châu lục. (The tide of democratic thought spread across the continent.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in formal, literary, or academic contexts to describe broad socio-cultural or intellectual movements. It emphasizes a powerful, flowing force that shapes events or opinions.
Variants and Related Words
- Trào lưu (n): This is a direct synonym, more commonly used in modern Vietnamese to mean "trend," "wave," or "movement" (e.g., a cultural trend, an artistic movement).
- Trào lưu âm nhạc mới. (The new music trend.)
Synonyms
- Current: A flowing movement of water.
- Tide: The periodic rise and fall of sea levels.
- Trend: A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
- Movement: A group of people working together to advance shared ideas.
Related Idioms
- Nghịch triều lưu: To go against the tide/current; to oppose the prevailing trend.
- Nhà văn đó thường viết nghịch triều lưu. (That writer often writes against the tide.)