nghĩa dũng quân
Definition
- Noun:
- Righteous Militia / Righteous Army: A historical term referring to a military force composed of volunteers or local people who assemble to fight for a just cause, often in defense of their homeland, against oppression, or during a time of rebellion or insurgency. It emphasizes the principles of righteousness (nghĩa) and courage (dũng).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cuốn sử ký ghi lại chiến công của các nghĩa dũng quân địa phương. (The chronicle records the feats of the local righteous militia.)
- Họ tập hợp lại, lập thành một đội nghĩa dũng quân để chống lại quân xâm lược. (They gathered together, forming a righteous army to resist the invaders.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily historical and literary. It is often used in contexts describing pre-modern Vietnamese history, particularly during periods of resistance against foreign domination or feudal oppression.
- It carries a strong connotation of popular, grassroots mobilization for a morally justified defense, rather than a professional, standing army.
Variants and Related Words
- Nghĩa quân (n): A more common and general synonym meaning "righteous army" or "insurgent army." can be considered a more emphatic variant highlighting bravery.
- Dân quân (n): Militia; a local defensive force, often with a more modern or organizational context, not necessarily implying the same "righteous cause" as the core motivation.
- Nghĩa binh (n): Righteous soldiers; a term for the individual soldiers within a .
Synonyms
- Righteous army
- Insurgent force (fighting for a just cause)
- Volunteer militia (for a righteous defense)
Related Concepts
- Khởi nghĩa (n): Uprising; insurrection. A is typically the armed group that carries out a .
- Chính nghĩa (n): Righteous cause; justice. This is the ideal that a fights for.