lãnh binh

Ông lãnh binh duyệt binh dưới cờ hiệu.

Definition

1. Noun (Historical):
   • A provincial military commander: A military officer title in the Nguyễn dynasty, responsible for commanding soldiers stationed in a district (huyện).
   • A regional military chief: An archaic term for a local or provincial military leader.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được phong chức lãnh binh. (He was appointed to the position of provincial military commander.)
  • Lãnh binh có nhiệm vụ bảo vệ an ninh trong huyện. (The provincial military commander had the duty of protecting security within the district.)

Advanced Usage

• The title "lãnh binh" is specific to the administrative and military system of feudal Vietnam, particularly the Nguyễn dynasty (19th century). It is not used in a modern military context.

Variants and Related Words

• Quan võ (n): A martial/military official.

  • Ông là một quan võ có tiếng. (He was a famous military official.)

• Chỉ huy (n/v): Commander / to command (modern term).

  • Vị chỉ huy ra lệnh tiến quân. (The commander ordered the troops to advance.)

Synonyms

• Military commander: A leader of armed forces.
• Provincial chief: A leader of a province or region.

Related Historical Terms

• "Thống chế": Marshal, a higher-ranking military title.
• "Đề đốc": Admiral or a high-ranking military governor.