lính khố đỏ
Definition
- Noun (Historical):
- Red-Sashed Soldier: A term referring to a colonial infantryman in French Indochina, specifically a Vietnamese enlisted soldier who wore a distinctive red sash or loincloth as part of their uniform.
- Indigenous Soldier: Denotes a native soldier serving under the French colonial military forces in Vietnam during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- "Lính khố đỏ" là lực lượng quan trọng trong quân đội thuộc địa Pháp. ("Lính khố đỏ" was an important force in the French colonial army.)
- Trang phục đặc trưng của người lính khố đỏ là chiếc khăn quấn đỏ. (The characteristic attire of the "lính khố đỏ" soldier was the red sash.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical texts and discussions to specifically contrast these soldiers with other colonial units, such as the "lính khố xanh" (blue-sashed soldiers) who had different roles or regional origins.
- Nghiên cứu so sánh giữa lính khố đỏ và lính khố xanh cho thấy sự phân công trong quân đội thuộc địa. (A comparative study between the "lính khố đỏ" and the "lính khố xanh" reveals the division of labor within the colonial army.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lính khố xanh (n): A colonial militia soldier, often of local origin, who wore a blue sash. They typically had police or regional defense duties, as opposed to the regular infantry role of the "lính khố đỏ."
- Lính tập (n): A general term for Vietnamese soldiers trained and serving under French command.
Synonyms
- Colonial soldier: A soldier serving a colonial power.
- Indigenous infantryman: A foot soldier recruited from the local population.
Related Historical Context
- The French Colonial Army: The "lính khố đỏ" were part of the (Colonial Troops) or (Colonial Infantry) of France in Indochina.
- Symbol of Colonialism: The uniform and term are often cited as symbols of the colonial period and the utilization of local populations in the military apparatus of the colonizing power.