Definition

Noun: - Comrade-in-arms: A close and trusted companion with whom one has shared the experiences of military service or battle. The term implies a deep bond forged through shared struggle, danger, and common purpose in a combat or military context. - (Extended/Figurative Meaning) Close comrade or collaborator: Used to refer to a close associate or partner with whom one has worked through difficult challenges or a long-term, demanding endeavor, extending the sense of camaraderie beyond literal warfare.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hai người lính già là những chiến hữu từ thời chiến tranh. (The two old soldiers are comrades-in-arms from the war era.)
  • Họ không chỉ là đồng nghiệp mà còn là chiến hữu, cùng nhau vượt qua bao khó khăn của công ty. (They are not just colleagues but also close comrades, having overcome many company difficulties together.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "chiến hữu" carries a strong emotional and respectful connotation, often evoking nostalgia, loyalty, and mutual respect. It is more formal and profound than the simpler word (friend).
• It is commonly used in narratives, memoirs, speeches, and literature related to war, history, or collective struggle.

Variants and Related Words

• Đồng đội (n): Teammate, fellow soldier. This is a more general and commonly used term for someone serving in the same military unit.
• Bạn chiến đấu (n): Combat friend; a direct synonym for comrade-in-arms.

Synonyms

• Comrade-in-arms
• Battle brother
• Fellow soldier (though this is less specific to the bond implied by )

Related Idioms

• While "chiến hữu" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, the concept is central to phrases about loyalty and shared experience, such as (comradeship, the bond between comrades-in-arms).
  • Tình chiến hữu của họ vẫn bền chặt sau bao nhiêu năm. (Their comradeship has remained strong after all these years.)

noun

1. Comrade-in-arms