lính thủy đánh bộ
Definition
- Noun:
- Marine: A soldier who is a member of a specialized naval infantry force trained for amphibious warfare (assaulting and securing land from the sea) and other expeditionary operations.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lính thủy đánh bộ Mỹ đã đổ bộ lên bãi biển. (U.S. Marines landed on the beach.)
- Anh trai tôi phục vụ trong lực lượng lính thủy đánh bộ. (My older brother serves in the Marine Corps.)
- Binh chủng lính thủy đánh bộ thường được huấn luyện rất khắc nghiệt. (The Marine corps is typically trained very rigorously.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can refer to the individual soldier or the entire military branch (e.g., the Marine Corps).
- It is often used in military, historical, and geopolitical contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Hải quân lục chiến (n): This is a direct synonym, also meaning "Marine" or "Marine Corps." It is the more formal, technical term.
- Hải quân lục chiến là một lực lượng tinh nhuệ. (The Marine Corps is an elite force.)
Synonyms
- Marine: A member of a marine corps.
- Naval infantry: Soldiers specializing in amphibious operations.
Related Idioms
- : To land or arrive in a manner reminiscent of a marine amphibious assault, implying a forceful, sudden, or organized arrival.
- Đội bóng đổ bộ sân khách như lính thủy đánh bộ. (The football team landed on the away field like marines.)