Definition

1. Noun:
   • Main headquarters, large military camp: "đại doanh" refers to a large military camp or the main headquarters where a large army is stationed, particularly in historical or literary contexts. It often denotes the central command base of a military force.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Từ Hải lập đại doanh ở vùng biển. (Tu Hai established his main headquarters in the coastal region.)
  • Quân địch tấn công vào đại doanh của chúng ta. (The enemy attacked our large military camp.)

Advanced Usage

• "đại doanh" as a literary/historical term: This word is primarily used in historical narratives, classical literature (like "Truyện Kiều"), or when describing ancient military settings. It is less common in modern everyday language, where "tổng hành dinh" or "bộ chỉ huy" might be used.
  • Trong "Truyện Kiều", đại doanh của Từ Hải là nơi quy tụ hùng binh. (In "The Tale of Kieu," Tu Hai's main headquarters was where mighty troops gathered.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đại bản doanh (noun): This is a more common variant with the same meaning as "đại doanh" (main headquarters, general headquarters). It is also used in historical and some modern contexts.
  • Đại bản doanh của tướng quân được bố phòng nghiêm ngặt. (The general's headquarters was heavily guarded.)
• Bản doanh (noun): A headquarters or base (can be smaller in scale).
• Tổng hành dinh (noun): General headquarters (modern military/political term).
• Doanh trại (noun): Military barracks or camp.

Synonyms

• Quartier général (French loanword used historically in Vietnamese): General headquarters.
• Trung tâm chỉ huy: Command center.
• Căn cứ chính: Main base.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(This word is a noun and does not have phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(This specific term is not commonly used in idioms. Related concepts might be found in idioms about military strength or command.)

1. như đại bản doanh