hưng sư
Definition
- Noun:
- Raising an army / Mobilizing troops: The primary meaning of "hưng sư" is the historical act of assembling and deploying military forces, often for a specific campaign or to punish a wrongdoing.
- A punitive military expedition: It specifically refers to initiating a military campaign, typically framed as an act of bringing a transgressor to justice.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nhà vua quyết định hưng sư để bảo vệ biên cương. (The king decided to raise an army to defend the border.)
- Hành động xâm lược của họ khiến nước láng giềng phải hưng sư hỏi tội. (Their act of invasion forced the neighboring country to mobilize troops to demand accountability.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "hưng sư" is archaic and is almost exclusively found in historical, literary, or formal contexts, particularly when describing feudal or dynastic military actions.
Variants and Related Words
- Hưng binh (n): A near-synonymous classical term meaning to raise troops or start a military campaign.
- Lệnh hưng binh đã được ban ra. (The order to raise troops has been issued.)
Synonyms
- To raise an army: To gather and organize military forces.
- To mobilize troops: To prepare and activate soldiers for service.
- Military expedition: A journey or campaign undertaken by an armed force.
Related Idioms
- Hưng sư hỏi tội: A classical phrase meaning "to raise an army to demand an explanation/punishment," encapsulating the core concept of a punitive campaign.
- Câu chuyện kể về một vị tướng hưng sư hỏi tội kẻ phản nghịch. (The story tells of a general who raised an army to punish the rebel.)