khai hỏa
Definition
- Verb:
- To open fire: To begin shooting or discharging firearms, typically in a military, ceremonial, or conflict context. It signifies the commencement of an armed engagement or a scheduled salute.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đơn vị đã nhận lệnh khai hỏa. (The unit received the order to open fire.)
- Họ sẽ khai hỏa lúc chính xác 12 giờ. (They will open fire at exactly 12 o'clock.)
- Không được khai hỏa nếu chưa có chỉ thị. (Do not open fire without instructions.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal reports, commands, and historical or news accounts of battles. It implies a coordinated, intentional start to shooting, rather than a spontaneous or individual act.
Variants and Related Words
- Nổ súng (v): to fire a gun, to shoot. This is a more general term for the act of shooting.
- Đối phương đột nhiên nổ súng. (The enemy suddenly opened fire.)
Synonyms
- Commence firing: To begin shooting.
- Initiate hostilities: To start armed conflict (broader context).
Related Idioms
- While "khai hỏa" itself is not typically part of a common idiom, the act it describes is central to phrases like:
- Mở màn trận đánh: to kick off the battle (literally: to raise the curtain on the battle). This can be used figuratively, whereas "khai hỏa" is literal.
verb
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to open fire
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