binh uy
Definition
- Noun:
- Military prestige; military might: The power, influence, and imposing reputation of an army or military force, often based on its strength, discipline, and past achievements.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Binh uy của quân đội nhà Trần khiến quân xâm lược phải khiếp sợ. (The military prestige of the Tran dynasty's army made the invaders tremble with fear.)
- Vị tướng lĩnh ấy đã củng cố binh uy qua nhiều chiến thắng lẫy lừng. (That general consolidated his military might through many resounding victories.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered literary and somewhat archaic in modern Vietnamese. It is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts to describe the formidable reputation and aura of power surrounding a military force.
- Sử sách còn ghi lại binh uy lừng lẫy của triều đại đó. (Historical records still document the illustrious military prestige of that dynasty.)
Variants and Related Words
- Uy (n): Prestige, authority. A root word in the compound.
- Binh lực (n): Military strength, military force. Focuses more on tangible capabilities than reputation.
- Thanh thế (n): Prestige, influence. A more general term not specific to the military.
Synonyms
- Sức mạnh quân sự: Military strength.
- Uy thế quân đội: Military authority/prestige.
Related Idioms
- While not a phrasal verb, the term binh uy itself often functions in set phrases within historical narratives.
- Binh uy lẫy lừng: Having illustrious/renowned military prestige.
- Binh uy hùng mạnh: Having powerful and mighty military prestige.