khinh kỵ

Một người lính khinh kỵ cưỡi ngựa phi nhanh trên thảo nguyên.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Light cavalry: A military unit of soldiers mounted on horses, characterized by high mobility, light armor, and a primary role in reconnaissance, skirmishing, and rapid maneuvers rather than direct, heavy combat.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đội khinh kỵ được phái đi do thám phía trước. (The light cavalry was sent to scout ahead.)
  • Khinh kỵ là một phần quan trọng trong chiến thuật cơ động. (Light cavalry was an important part of mobile warfare.)

Advanced Usage

• Historically, "khinh kỵ" is often contrasted with "trọng kỵ" (heavy cavalry), which is more heavily armored and used for direct charges.

Variants and Related Words

• Kỵ binh (n): Cavalry; the general term for horse-mounted soldiers.
• Trọng kỵ (n): Heavy cavalry.

Synonyms

• Light horse: Another term for light cavalry.
• Hussars: A type of light cavalry, especially in European history.
• Dragoons (in some contexts): Originally mounted infantry, often functioning as light cavalry.

Related Idioms

This specific military term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.