trường đấu
Definition
- Noun:
- Arena; stadium; ring: A defined area or venue specifically designed and used for public contests, competitions, or fights, such as martial arts matches, boxing, or gladiatorial combat. It implies a space for direct, often physical, confrontation between opponents.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hai võ sĩ bước vào trường đấu. (The two martial artists entered the arena.)
- Trường đấu La Mã cổ đại thường rất rộng lớn. (Ancient Roman arenas were often very vast.)
- Khán giả reo hò khi trận đấu bắt đầu tại trường đấu. (The crowd cheered as the match began in the stadium.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe any sphere of intense competition or conflict.
- Chính trường là một trường đấu khốc liệt. (The political scene is a fierce arena.)
Variants and Related Words
Võ đài (n): A fighting ring or platform, specifically for martial arts or boxing matches.
- Anh ta đã bị hạ gục trên võ đài. (He was knocked down in the boxing ring.)
Đấu trường (n): A near-synonym, also meaning arena or coliseum, often with a historical or large-scale connotation.
- Đấu trường Colosseum là biểu tượng của Đế chế La Mã. (The Colosseum arena is a symbol of the Roman Empire.)
Synonyms
- Arena: A level area for public contests or events.
- Stadium: A large structure for sports events with tiered seating.
- Ring: A raised, enclosed platform for boxing or wrestling.
Related Idioms
- Bước vào trường đấu: To enter the arena/fray; to join a competition or conflict.
- Công ty mới đã sẵn sàng bước vào trường đấu thương mại. (The new company is ready to enter the commercial arena.)