dấy binh
Definition
- Verb:
- To raise troops / to muster an army: This is the core meaning of "dấy binh." It describes the historical act of gathering and organizing a military force, typically for a rebellion, uprising, or to challenge the established ruling power. It implies a significant, organized mobilization, not a small skirmish.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Vị tướng trung thành đã dấy binh để bảo vệ kinh thành. (The loyal general raised troops to defend the capital.)
- Nghĩa quân dấy binh chống lại triều đình thối nát. (The insurgents mustered an army to fight against the corrupt dynasty.)
- Câu chuyện kể về những anh hùng đã dấy binh khởi nghĩa. (The story tells of heroes who raised troops to start an insurrection.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "dấy binh" is primarily used in historical or literary contexts. It is an archaic verb that evokes images of feudal-era rebellions, popular uprisings, or the mustering of forces for a righteous cause against oppression.
- It often carries a connotation of legitimacy or popular support for the cause for which the troops are being raised.
Variants and Related Words
- Khởi binh (v): to start a military campaign; to rise up in arms. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "dấy binh."
- Khởi nghĩa (v): to stage an uprising; to revolt. This focuses more on the rebellious action itself, while "dấy binh" focuses on the initial act of gathering the military force for that action.
- Tuyển binh (v): to recruit soldiers. This is a more neutral, administrative term for enlisting troops, without the connotation of rebellion inherent in "dấy binh."
Synonyms
- To raise troops
- To muster an army
- To levy forces
Related Idioms
- Dấy binh khởi nghĩa: This is a common paired phrase meaning "to raise troops and start an insurrection." It fully captures the sequence of mobilizing a force and then launching a rebellion.
- Lê Lợi dấy binh khởi nghĩa chống quân Minh. (Lê Lợi raised troops and started an insurrection against the Ming forces.)
verb
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to raise croops
