chi đội
Definition
- Noun:
- A detachment (military): A small military unit or tactical group, often used historically or in guerrilla contexts.
- A section (of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization): The primary organizational unit for children within this Vietnamese youth union, typically at a class or grade level in schools.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chi đội du kích đó đã hoàn thành xuất sắc nhiệm vụ. (That guerrilla detachment excellently completed its mission.)
- Chi đội 5A của chúng em vừa tổ chức một buổi sinh hoạt ngoại khóa. (Our 5A Pioneer section just organized an extracurricular activity.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is most commonly used in contemporary Vietnam to refer to the Pioneer unit. Its military usage is now largely historical or formal.
Variants and Related Words
- Đội (n): A team, crew, or the larger organizational level (e.g., a school's entire Pioneer contingent) above a .
- Phân đội (n): A squad or sub-unit, sometimes used interchangeably in certain contexts.
Synonyms
- Detachment: A group of troops separated from a larger unit for a specific duty.
- Unit: A single entity that is part of a larger organization.
- Section: A distinct part or subdivision of an organization.
Related Terms
- Đội Thiếu niên Tiền phong Hồ Chí Minh: The full name of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization, in which a is a core component.
- Liên đội: The council or association of all within a school, representing the higher level of the Pioneer organization.