bãi binh
Definition
- Verb:
- To cease hostilities; to stop fighting: The primary meaning of "bãi binh" is to order a halt to military operations or armed conflict. It implies a formal or organized stop to warfare.
- To demobilize; to disband troops: In a broader sense, it can refer to the act of standing down an army, sending soldiers home, or ending a state of war mobilization.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai nước đã đồng ý bãi binh sau nhiều năm chiến tranh. (The two countries agreed to cease hostilities after many years of war.)
- Nhà vua ra lệnh bãi binh và giải tán quân đội. (The king ordered a demobilization and disbanded the army.)
- Hiệp định đòi hỏi phe nổi dậy phải bãi binh ngay lập tức. (The treaty required the rebels to cease fire immediately.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and historical, often found in official decrees, historical texts, or news reports about ending wars or conflicts. It is less common in everyday modern conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngừng bắn / Đình chiến (v/n): To ceasefire / an armistice. This is a more modern and specific term for a temporary halt in fighting.
- Giải ngũ (v): To be discharged from military service. This focuses on the soldier's release rather than the overall military action.
- Hòa bình (n): Peace. The resulting state after "bãi binh."
Synonyms
- Cease hostilities
- Lay down arms
- Demobilize
- Stop fighting
Related Idioms
- While "bãi binh" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, it is conceptually linked to formal declarations of peace.
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To cancel marching orders
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