người thù

/ŋɨəj tʰu/
nounIntermediate
general

A person or group that is hostile or antagonistic toward another person or group, often in a personal, political, or military context.

Trong cuộc chiến tranh, quân đội đã đánh bại người thù của họ.

In the war, the army defeated their enemies.

Anh ấy đã trở thành người thù của tôi sau khi lừa dối tôi.

He became my enemy after betraying me.

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The term can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as in sports, business, or personal relationships.

Collocations

người thù củaenemy ofđối phó với người thùdeal with enemiesgiết người thùkill enemies

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

kẻ thùphrase
enemy
đối thủphrase
rival

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The term 'người thù' can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, so pay attention to the situation to understand its precise meaning.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'người thù' is a strong term, avoid using it casually in everyday conversations unless referring to a genuine enemy.

📖Word Origin

The term is a compound of 'người' (person) and 'thù' (enmity or hatred), reflecting the concept of a person who harbors hostility.

📝Usage Notes

While 'người thù' is commonly used to refer to personal or political enemies, it can also be used metaphorically in contexts like sports or business competition.

Word Breakdown

người
person
root
+
thù
enmity, hatred
root
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