gây chiến

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The Vietnamese phrase "gây chiến" translates to "provoke war" or "start a war" in English. It describes actions or behaviors that lead to conflict or military confrontation.

Explanation:

• Basic Meaning: "Gây chiến" means to cause or instigate a war. It is often used to refer to situations where someone is seen as aggressive or belligerent, encouraging conflict rather than peace.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "gây chiến" when talking about historical events, political discussions, or situations where tensions arise between groups or nations.

Example:

• Basic Example: "Hành động của họ đã gây chiến giữa hai nước."
  • Translation: "Their actions have provoked war between the two countries."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more complex context, "gây chiến" can be used to describe strategic decisions made by leaders or governments that escalate conflicts.
• Example: "Chính phủ đã bị chỉ trích vì đã gây chiến trong khi có thể tìm kiếm giải pháp hòa bình."
  • Translation: "The government was criticized for provoking war when it could have sought a peaceful solution."

Word Variants:

• Gây hấn: This means "to provoke" or "to be aggressive" and is often used in contexts that don’t necessarily involve war but indicate hostility.
• Chiến tranh: This translates to "war," which is closely related to "gây chiến" as it often describes the outcome of such provocations.

Different Meanings:

While "gây chiến" primarily refers to provoking war, it can also imply a general tendency towards conflict or aggression in various contexts, not just military ones.

Synonyms:

• Kích động chiến tranh: This means "to incite war," which carries a similar meaning.
• Gây rối: This translates to "to create trouble" and can imply inciting conflict, but is more general and not limited to war.

Academic

1. Provoke (stir up) war, be warlike, be a warmonger