súng lục

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Revolver: A short, handheld firearm with a revolving cylinder that typically holds six bullets. The cylinder rotates to bring each bullet into firing position.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Cảnh sát rút súng lục ra. (The police officer drew his revolver.)
    • Ổ quay của khẩu súng lục chứa sáu viên đạn. (The cylinder of the revolver holds six bullets.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "súng lục" is sometimes used more broadly in informal contexts to refer to handguns in general, not strictly revolvers. The more precise term for a semi-automatic pistol is "súng ngắn" or "súng tự động".
    • Hắn giấu một khẩu súng lục trong người. (He concealed a handgun on his person.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Súng ngắn (n): A general term for a pistol or handgun.
  • Súng tự động (n): An automatic or semi-automatic pistol.
  • Súng sáu (n): A colloquial term for a revolver, literally "six-gun," referring to its typical capacity.
  • Lục đạn (n): A bullet or cartridge for a revolver.
Synonyms
  • Revolver: A pistol with a revolving cylinder.
  • Handgun: A firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.
  • Pistol (in general, non-technical use): A small firearm designed for one-hand use.
Related Idioms
  • Chĩa súng lục vào đầu: To point a revolver at someone's head. This idiom describes a direct and extreme threat.
    • Bọn cướp chĩa súng lục vào đầu nạn nhân. (The robbers pointed a revolver at the victim's head.)
noun
  1. revolver