đại biến
Definition
- Noun:
- Great change, major transformation: "đại biến" refers to a significant, fundamental, or large-scale change or transformation in a situation, system, or era.
Usage
- "Đại biến" is a formal and somewhat literary term. It is marked as "ít dùng" (rarely used) in modern Vietnamese, indicating it is not common in everyday conversation. It is typically found in historical, political, or philosophical contexts to describe profound shifts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thế kỷ 20 chứng kiến nhiều cuộc đại biến trên thế giới. (The 20th century witnessed many great changes in the world.)
- Sự sụp đổ của đế chế đó là một cuộc đại biến trong lịch sử. (The collapse of that empire was a major transformation in history.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a change that is not just large but also consequential, marking a clear "before" and "after" period. It can be used for social, political, or natural changes.
Variants and Related Words
- Biến đổi (v/n): to change / change. This is the common, general term for "change."
- Thay đổi lớn (n phr): big change. A more common way to express a similar meaning in modern Vietnamese.
- Chuyển biến (n): shift, transformation. Often used for significant changes in situations or trends.
- Cách mạng (n): revolution. Implies a radical and deliberate change, often political or social.
Synonyms
- Thay đổi to lớn: enormous change.
- Biến chuyển lớn: major shift.
Notes
- As a standalone term, "đại biến" does not commonly form specific idioms or phrasal verbs in contemporary usage. Its meaning is contained within the noun itself.
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(ít dùng) Great change
