trường chinh
Definition
- Noun:
- A long march; an expedition: A prolonged and arduous journey or military campaign undertaken for a significant purpose, often involving a large group of people. It connotes a grand, historic, and challenging endeavor.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cuộc trường chinh vạn dặm của quân đội đã đi vào lịch sử. (The army's ten-thousand-mile long march has gone down in history.)
- Hành trình khám phá khoa học là một cuộc trường chinh đầy thử thách. (The journey of scientific discovery is a challenging expedition.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical, literary, or metaphorical contexts to describe epic journeys, major struggles, or prolonged efforts toward a grand goal.
- Sự nghiệp cách mạng là một cuộc trường chinh không ngừng nghỉ. (The revolutionary cause is an unceasing long march.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trường kỳ (adj): Long-term, prolonged.
- Một cuộc chiến tranh trường kỳ. (A prolonged war.)
- Viễn chinh (n): A distant expedition; a campaign to a faraway land.
- Cuộc viễn chinh của Napoleon. (Napoleon's expedition.)
Synonyms
- Long march: A very long and difficult journey, especially by a group.
- Expedition: A journey undertaken by a group for a specific purpose, such as exploration or military action.
- Crusade: A prolonged and vigorous campaign for a political, social, or religious cause. (Note: This carries specific historical/religious connotations.)
Related Idioms
- While "trường chinh" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, it is a poetic and formal term that embodies the concept of a grueling odyssey or an epic campaign.