Definition

1. Noun:
   • Brave general; valiant commander: A military leader, especially from historical or ancient times, renowned for exceptional courage, martial prowess, and heroic deeds in battle.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trần Hưng Đạo là một vị dũng tướng của Việt Nam. (Tran Hung Dao was a brave general of Vietnam.)
  • Câu chuyện kể về một dũng tướng một mình chống lại cả đội quân. (The story tells of a valiant commander fighting an entire army alone.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical narratives, legends, and literature to describe idealized, heroic military figures.
• It can be used metaphorically in modern contexts to praise someone showing extraordinary bravery or leadership in a difficult situation, though this is less common.
  • Trong cuộc khủng hoảng, ông ấy đã hành động như một dũng tướng. (During the crisis, he acted like a brave general.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dũng (adj): brave, courageous, valiant.
• Tướng (n): general, commander, officer.
• Dũng sĩ (n): warrior, brave fighter (often with a focus on individual combat strength rather than command).

Synonyms

• Valiant general
• Heroic commander
• Gallant leader

Related Idioms

• While "dũng tướng" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, it is conceptually related to phrases praising courage and military spirit.
• Tướng dũng binh hùng: A phrase describing a brave general and strong soldiers, depicting a powerful military force.

1. Brave general (thời xưa)