diễn binh
Definition
- Noun:
- A military parade or march-past: A formal display and review of troops, often involving soldiers marching in formation, typically for a ceremonial occasion, national day, or to demonstrate military strength and discipline.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lễ Quốc khánh có cuộc diễn binh rất hoành tráng. (The National Day ceremony featured a very grand military parade.)
- Các đơn vị quân đội tham gia diễn binh đều được huấn luyện rất kỹ càng. (The military units participating in the march-past were all trained very meticulously.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to formal, organized military displays. It is not used for casual marching or civilian parades.
Variants and Related Words
- Duyệt binh (n): A military review or inspection of troops, often used interchangeably with "diễn binh," though "duyệt binh" can emphasize the act of inspection by a commanding officer or dignitary.
- Tổng tư lệnh sẽ tiến hành duyệt binh. (The commander-in-chief will conduct a military review.)
Synonyms
- Military parade: A formal procession of troops.
- March-past: The act of troops marching past a reviewing stand.
- Troop review: An inspection or display of military forces.
Related Idioms
- is a formal term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The concept is typically expressed literally.