duyệt binh
Definition
- Verb:
- To review troops: To inspect or formally observe troops, typically in a ceremonial parade where soldiers march in formation. This is the core meaning, describing the action of a high-ranking official (like a general or head of state) observing a military parade.
- To hold a military parade: To conduct a formal display of military personnel and equipment, often on a significant national day.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tổng tư lệnh sẽ duyệt binh vào sáng mai. (The commander-in-chief will review the troops tomorrow morning.)
- Lễ Quốc khánh thường có nghi thức duyệt binh. (The National Day ceremony often includes the ritual of holding a military parade.)
- Họ đang chuẩn bị cho buổi duyệt binh quan trọng. (They are preparing for the important troop review.)
Advanced Usage
- "tổng duyệt binh": grand/final military parade review.
- Buổi tổng duyệt binh diễn ra rất hoành tráng. (The grand military parade review was very spectacular.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ duyệt binh (n): A military parade ceremony.
- Lễ duyệt binh được truyền hình trực tiếp. (The military parade ceremony was broadcast live.)
- Cuộc duyệt binh (n): A military parade (event).
- Cuộc duyệt binh kéo dài hai giờ. (The military parade lasted two hours.)
Synonyms
- Thị sát quân đội: To inspect the army (more general, not necessarily ceremonial).
- Xem xét lực lượng: To review the forces.
Related Phrases
- Diễu binh: To march in a parade. (Note: "diễu binh" focuses on the action of the troops marching, while "duyệt binh" focuses on the action of the official reviewing them. They often occur together.)
- Sau khi lãnh đạo duyệt binh, các đơn vị sẽ diễu binh qua lễ đài. (After the leader reviews the troops, the units will march in parade past the grandstand.)
verb
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to review troops
