súng thần công
Definition
- Noun:
- Cannon: A large, heavy piece of historical artillery, typically mounted on wheels, that uses gunpowder to fire heavy stone or metal projectiles over long distances. The term specifically refers to the type of cannon used in pre-modern warfare, often from the muzzle-loaded era.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bảo tàng trưng bày một khẩu súng thần công từ thế kỷ 18. (The museum displays an 18th-century cannon.)
- Tiếng súng thần công vang lên báo hiệu giờ trưa. (The sound of the cannon fired to signal noon.)
- Thành cổ được bảo vệ bởi nhiều khẩu súng thần công. (The ancient citadel was protected by many cannons.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "súng thần công" is often used in historical, military, or cultural contexts to describe antique artillery pieces. It is not used for modern artillery systems.
- It can appear in metaphorical language to describe something very powerful, loud, or old-fashioned.
Variants and Related Words
- Pháo (n): This is a more general term for artillery or firework. "Súng thần công" is a specific type of .
- Đại bác (n): Another common term for cannon or large artillery, often interchangeable with "súng thần công" but can sometimes imply a slightly more modern design.
Synonyms
- Cannon: A large gun mounted on a carriage, firing heavy projectiles.
- Artillery piece: A general term for a large-caliber ranged weapon.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Tiếng nổ như súng thần công: A simile meaning "a sound as loud as a cannon blast."
- Tiếng sét đánh nghe như tiếng nổ súng thần công. (The thunderclap sounded like a cannon blast.)