địch họa

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The Vietnamese word "địch họa" refers to destruction or devastation caused by enemies, such as during wars or conflicts. It can also encompass natural disasters, but primarily it is used in the context of harm inflicted by adversaries.

Breakdown of the Word

• Địch: This means "enemy" or "opponent."
• Họa: This means "calamity," "disaster," or "harm."

Basic Usage

"Địch họa" is often used in discussions about the impacts of war, conflict, or any hostile actions that lead to significant destruction. In a broader sense, it can also refer to natural calamities that cause great suffering.

Example Sentences

1. Trong chiến tranh, địch họa gây ra nhiều thiệt hại cho dân thường.

   • In war, enemy-inflicted destruction causes much harm to civilians.

2. Nhiều vùng chịu địch họa do thiên tai và chiến tranh.

   • Many areas suffer from devastation due to natural disasters and war.

Advanced Usage

In literature or formal discussions, "địch họa" can be used to emphasize the severity of the situation caused by enemies, often in a historical or political context. For example, writers might refer to "địch họa" when discussing the consequences of a specific battle or the impact of colonialism on a country.

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "địch họa," but you may encounter related terms that describe specific types of calamities or destruction, such as "thiên tai" (natural disasters) or "hỏa hoạn" (fire disaster).

Different Meanings

While "địch họa" primarily refers to enemy-inflicted destruction, in some contexts, it can also refer to the broader concept of calamity, including natural disasters. However, the emphasis is typically on the adversarial aspect.

Synonyms

1. Thảm họa: This means "disaster" and can be used in a broader sense, including both natural and man-made disasters.
2. Thiệt hại: This means "damage" and can refer to losses caused by various factors, not just enemies.

Academic

1. Enemy-inflictes destruction, enemy-iflited devastation
   • Thiên tai địch họa
     Natural calamities and enemy-inflited destruction