địch cừu
Definition
- Noun:
- Enemy; foe; adversary: A person, group, or force that is opposed or hostile. This is a literary and somewhat archaic term, now considered rare in modern Vietnamese. It is synonymous with the more common term "cừu địch."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hai nước từng là địch cừu của nhau. (The two countries were once enemies of each other.)
- Không nên xem họ như địch cừu. (They should not be viewed as foes.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in classical literature, historical texts, or formal, rhetorical speech. Its usage in contemporary language is very limited.
Variants and Related Words
- Cừu địch (n): Enemy; foe. This is the more standard and common word order with the same meaning.
- Họ trở thành cừu địch sau cuộc chiến. (They became enemies after the war.)
Synonyms
- Kẻ thù: Enemy.
- Đối thủ: Opponent, adversary (can be less hostile, e.g., in competition).
- Kẻ địch: Foe.
Related Idioms
- Tử thù sinh địch: From deathly enmity to lifelong foe (describing an irreconcilable, deep-seated hatred).
- Mối thù giữa hai dòng họ như tử thù sinh địch. (The feud between the two families is like a deathly, lifelong enmity.)