suất đội
Definition
- Noun (Historical):
- A sergeant in the feudal army: A low-ranking non-commissioned officer in charge of a small unit (a đội) in the Vietnamese feudal military system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông tổ của dòng họ từng giữ chức suất đội. (The family's ancestor once held the position of suất đội.)
- Chức vụ suất đội có quyền chỉ huy một đội quân nhỏ. (The suất đội position had the authority to command a small troop.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical contexts, discussions of feudal Vietnamese administration, or in genealogical records.
Variants and Related Words
- Đội (n): A unit or team; the small military unit commanded by a .
- Quan võ (n): A martial/military official in the feudal system.
Synonyms
- Sergeant: A non-commissioned officer of similar rank and function.
- Squad leader: A person in charge of a small military unit.
Notes on Usage
- Archaic Term: The word is obsolete and not used in modern military or organizational contexts. It is found in historical texts, stories, and family histories.
- Cultural Context: Understanding this term requires knowledge of Vietnam's pre-colonial administrative and military structures.