giao quân
Definition
- Verb:
- To hand over troops / to transfer military forces: The primary meaning of "giao quân" refers to the formal act of delivering or transferring a body of soldiers, a new contingent, or military command from one authority to another. This often occurs during changes in command, reinforcement deployments, or the induction of new recruits into an army unit.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tướng lĩnh sẽ giao quân cho chỉ huy mới vào sáng mai. (The general will hand over the troops to the new commander tomorrow morning.)
- Sau khi huấn luyện, trung tâm sẽ giao quân mới cho các đơn vị tiền tuyến. (After training, the center will transfer the new troops to frontline units.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to formal military or organizational contexts. It implies a structured, official procedure rather than a simple movement of people.
Variants and Related Words
- Bàn giao quân số (v): to hand over troop strength or personnel numbers.
- Việc bàn giao quân số phải được ghi chép đầy đủ. (The handover of troop numbers must be fully documented.)
Synonyms
- To transfer troops: To move soldiers from one command to another.
- To deploy forces: To send out troops for a specific duty (related in context, but "giao quân" focuses more on the handover act).
- To consign troops: To formally entrust troops to another's authority.
Related Idioms
- While "giao quân" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, it is a key term in formal expressions related to military protocol and administration.