Definition

Noun: 1. Soldiers, troops, the rank and file: Refers to common soldiers or military personnel, especially in a feudal or historical context. This term collectively denotes the general body of soldiers, not the officers. 2. Men, the ranks: Can refer more broadly to the men serving in an army, emphasizing their role as part of the collective military force.

Usage Examples

• The general cared deeply for the welfare of his sĩ tốt. (Người tướng quân rất quan tâm đến phúc lợi của sĩ tốt của mình.)
• In feudal times, sĩ tốt were often conscripted from peasant families. (Thời phong kiến, sĩ tốt thường được tuyển mộ từ các gia đình nông dân.)
• The training was rigorous for all new sĩ tốt. (Việc huấn luyện rất khắt khe đối với tất cả sĩ tốt mới.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is considered somewhat archaic or historical in modern Vietnamese. It is commonly found in historical texts, literature, or when discussing pre-modern armies.
• It carries a collective sense, focusing on the group of common soldiers rather than individuals.

Variants and Related Words

• Lính (n): Soldier. This is the modern, general, and more common term for "soldier."
• Binh lính (n): Troops, soldiers. Another common collective term.
• Quân lính (n): Military personnel, troops. Similar to "binh lính."
• Binh sĩ (n): Military personnel. A formal term encompassing soldiers.

Synonyms

• Soldiers
• Troops
• The rank and file
• Enlisted men (emphasizes the non-officer status)

Related Phrases

• Huấn luyện sĩ tốt: To train soldiers/troops.
• Tinh thần sĩ tốt: The morale of the troops.

noun

1. man, the ranks