nữ binh
Definition
- Noun:
- Female soldier: A woman who serves in an army or military force. This term specifically denotes a woman in a combatant or military service role.
- Women's army: A military unit or force composed entirely of female soldiers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong lịch sử, đội nữ binh của Hai Bà Trưng đã chiến đấu rất dũng cảm. (In history, the Trung Sisters' female soldiers fought very bravely.)
- Cô ấy là một nữ binh trong quân đội hiện đại. (She is a female soldier in the modern army.)
- Đội nữ binh đó nổi tiếng với kỷ luật thép. (That women's army is famous for its iron discipline.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical and literary contexts to refer to organized groups of female fighters, particularly in Vietnamese history.
- In modern contexts, it can be used to refer to any female member of the military, though more specific terms like "nữ quân nhân" are also common.
Variants and Related Words
- Nữ quân nhân (n): Female service member. A more formal, modern term for a woman serving in the armed forces.
- Nữ chiến binh (n): Female warrior. Emphasizes the combat or fighting aspect.
Synonyms
- Female soldier: A woman serving in the army.
- Warrioress: A female warrior (archaic or literary).
- Servicewoman: A woman serving in the armed forces.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "nữ binh," the concept is central to historical phrases like (The female soldier army/brigade).