trổi dậy
Definition
- Verb:
- To rise up / to surge: To emerge or become active with increased strength, intensity, or prominence, often after a period of quiet or suppression.
- To revolt / to rebel: To take action against authority, oppression, or an established system.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tinh thần dân tộc trổi dậy mạnh mẽ. (The national spirit rose up powerfully.)
- Nhân dân trổi dậy chống lại chế độ độc tài. (The people rose up against the dictatorial regime.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb often describes abstract forces (e.g., spirit, movement, emotion) or collective groups gaining sudden momentum or visibility.
Variants and Related Words
- Nổi dậy (v): This is a more common synonym with an identical meaning (to rise up, to revolt).
- Cuộc nổi dậy đã bị đàn áp. (The uprising was suppressed.)
Synonyms
- Rise up: To begin to oppose or challenge.
- Surge: To increase suddenly and powerfully.
- Revolt: To take violent action against a ruling authority.
- Rebel: To resist or fight against authority or control.
Related Idioms
- Trổi dậy như sóng cồn: To rise up like a towering wave (describing a sudden, powerful surge).
- Lòng căm thù trổi dậy như sóng cồn. (Hatred rose up like a towering wave.)