Definition

Noun: 1. Combat force, combat troops: Refers to the number of soldiers or military units directly available and organized for fighting in a battle or war. It emphasizes the tangible, deployable human element of military strength. 2. Military strength, military power: Can refer more broadly to the overall fighting capacity or military might of an armed force.

Usage Examples

• (The army concentrated its combat forces to launch a major offensive.)
• (The clear advantage in military strength belonged to the opposing side.)
• (They had to deploy a large combat force to capture the hill.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in military, strategic, or historical contexts to discuss deployments, advantages, or comparisons of fighting personnel.
• It is commonly paired with "hỏa lực" (firepower) to give a complete picture of military capability (e.g., - combat troops and firepower).

Variants and Related Words

• Binh sĩ (n): Soldier, troops (refers to the individuals).
• Binh chủng (n): Military branch (e.g., infantry, artillery).
• Quân lực (n): Armed forces, military force (a broader, often more formal term).
• Binh đoàn (n): Corps, large military formation.

Synonyms

• Lực lượng chiến đấu: Combat force.
• Quân số: Troop numbers, manpower (focuses more on the count).
• Vũ lực: Armed force (can be more general).

Related Phrases

• Tập trung binh lực: To concentrate combat forces/troops.
• Ưu thế binh lực: Combat superiority; superiority in military strength.
• Binh lực hùng hậu: A powerful/strong combat force.

noun

1. Combat force, combat troops
   • tập trung binh lực, hoả lực
     to concentrate combat troops and firepower
   • dùng một binh lực lớn
     to deploy a great combat force
   • ưu thế binh lực
     combat superiority