Definition

1. Verb (Military Command):
   • To stand at attention / To fall in: A direct military command meaning to immediately assume a formal, upright, and motionless posture with heels together, arms at the sides, and eyes forward. It is used to bring soldiers into a state of strict order and discipline.

Usage Examples

• Verb (Command):
  • Chỉ huy hô to: "Nghiêm quân!" (The commander shouted: "Attention!")
  • Nghe lệnh "nghiêm quân", tất cả binh sĩ đứng thẳng ngay ngắn. (Upon hearing the command "attention," all soldiers stood up straight and orderly.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is almost exclusively used in formal military or strict disciplinary contexts. It is an imperative command given by a superior officer to a group of subordinates.

Variants and Related Words

• Nghiêm (adj/command): Stern, strict; or as a shortened command for "attention."
• Chỉnh tề (adj): Neat, orderly, in proper formation (often describes the result of the command).

Synonyms

• Fall in: To take one's place in a military formation.
• Stand at attention: To assume the formal military posture of attention.

Notes on Usage

• "Nghiêm quân" is a compound term functioning as a single command. It is a fixed phrase and is not commonly broken down or used in other grammatical constructions.
• It is an archaic or highly formal term in modern Vietnamese, more likely found in historical texts, formal ceremonies, or traditional military settings than in everyday language.