tổng khởi nghĩa
Definition
- Noun:
- General Uprising / General Insurrection: A coordinated, nationwide armed revolt or rebellion aimed at overthrowing an existing government or authority and seizing political power. The term specifically refers to a decisive, all-encompassing revolutionary action.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cách mạng Tháng Tám thành công sau Tổng khởi nghĩa năm 1945. (The August Revolution succeeded after the General Uprising of 1945.)
- Kế hoạch cho cuộc tổng khởi nghĩa được giữ bí mật tuyệt đối. (The plan for the general insurrection was kept absolutely secret.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in historical and political contexts, particularly in relation to Vietnam's modern revolutionary history. It denotes the final, climactic stage of a revolutionary struggle.
Variants and Related Words
- Khởi nghĩa (n): uprising, insurrection. A rebellion on a smaller or more localized scale than a "tổng khởi nghĩa."
- Cuộc khởi nghĩa đó đã bị dập tắt. (That uprising was suppressed.)
Synonyms
- General Uprising: A widespread revolt across a nation.
- General Insurrection: A comprehensive act of rebellion against state authority.
Related Terms
- Cách mạng (n): revolution. A broader term for a fundamental change in political power or organizational structure.
- Bạo động (n): riot, violent disturbance. Typically implies less organization and a narrower political aim than an uprising.