giải phóng quân
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Definition
Noun: - Liberation army: A military force organized with the primary purpose of liberating a region, territory, or people from occupation, colonialism, or an oppressive regime. The term is strongly associated with communist or revolutionary forces in historical contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Giải phóng quân đã tiến vào thành phố. (The liberation army entered the city.)
- Lịch sử ghi nhận vai trò của giải phóng quân trong cuộc chiến. (History records the role of the liberation army in the war.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "giải phóng quân" is often used as a proper noun, referring to specific historical armies. When capitalized, it typically denotes a specific official military organization.
- Anh ấy từng là chiến sĩ trong Giải phóng quân. (He was once a soldier in the Liberation Army.)
Variants and Related Words
- Quân giải phóng: A variant form with the same meaning (Liberation Army).
- Quân đội: Army (a more general, neutral term for a military force).
- Nghĩa quân: Righteous army, insurgent troops (often historical, with a connotation of fighting for a just cause).
Synonyms
- Quân đội giải phóng: Liberation Army (synonymous phrasing).
- Lực lượng vũ trang cách mạng: Revolutionary armed forces (a broader term).
Notes on Meaning
- The term carries significant historical and political weight, most famously associated with the Vietnam People's Army during the wars for independence and reunification. Its usage outside of this specific historical context is rare and would likely refer to similar revolutionary forces elsewhere.
- It is distinct from a regular national army (quân đội) due to its foundational objective of "liberation."
- Liberation army (communist)