súng sáu

Một viên cảnh sát đeo súng sáu ở bên hông.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Revolver: A type of handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds multiple bullets (typically six, hence the name). It is a short-barreled firearm.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cảnh sát tịch thu một khẩu súng sáu. (The police confiscated a revolver.)
  • Tên cướp rút súng sáu ra đe dọa. (The robber pulled out a revolver to threaten.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "súng sáu" is considered a regional or dialectal word, primarily used in some areas of Vietnam. In standard, formal contexts, "súng lục" is the more common and preferred term for "revolver" or "pistol."

Variants and Related Words

• Súng lục (n): The standard term for a handgun, often referring specifically to a revolver or a pistol.
• Súng ngắn (n): A general term for a handgun or short firearm.
• Súng (n): The general word for gun or firearm.

Synonyms

• Revolver
• Handgun
• Pistol (Note: "Pistol" can be more general, often referring to semi-automatic handguns, but is commonly used as a synonym in many contexts.)

Notes on Usage

• The word "sáu" means "six," which historically refers to the six-chambered cylinder of a typical revolver. This etymology is embedded in the name.
• When communicating in formal or written Vietnamese, it is advisable to use "súng lục" instead of "súng sáu".