Definition

1. Noun:
   • Armor-clad soldier: A soldier who wears armor (typically metal or protective gear) into battle. This is the original, specific meaning.
   • Troops, soldiery (in a general sense): Soldiers or military forces in a broad, collective sense. This is a more generalized, sometimes literary, usage.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Armor-clad soldier):

  • Trong các bộ phim cổ trang, những giáp binh hộ tống nhà vua trông rất oai vệ. (In historical films, the armor-clad soldiers escorting the king look very majestic.)
  • Đội quân gồm hàng ngàn giáp binh tiến về phía thành. (The army consisting of thousands of armor-clad soldiers advanced toward the citadel.)

• Noun (Troops in general):

  • Giáp binh triều đình đã được điều động đến vùng biên ải. (The imperial troops have been deployed to the border region.)
  • Tiếng hô hào của giáp binh vang lên khắp doanh trại. (The shouts of the soldiery echoed throughout the military camp.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation to refer to contemporary soldiers.
• It often evokes an image of ancient or medieval warfare.

Variants and Related Words

• Binh lính (n): Soldiers, troops (a common, modern synonym for the general sense).
• Áo giáp (n): Armor (the protective clothing).
• Kỵ binh (n): Cavalry (soldiers on horseback).
• Bộ binh (n): Infantry (foot soldiers).

Synonyms

• Quân lính (n): Troops, soldiers (general term).
• Chiến binh (n): Warrior, fighter (emphasizes the combat role).
• Lính tráng (n): Military men, soldiers (colloquial).

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Giáp binh thiết giáp: Armored troops. (This is a compound phrase, not a standalone idiom with the target word).
• Tướng soái, giáp binh: Generals and soldiers. (A phrase listing military ranks).

1. Armour-clad solider
   • Troops, soldiery (nói khái quát)