thống lĩnh
Definition
- Verb:
- To command, to lead (an army or large force): To have supreme authority and control over a military force or a large organized group. This is the core meaning, implying overall leadership.
- To dominate, to hold sway over (a domain or field): To be the most powerful or influential force within a specific area, such as a market, industry, or sphere of activity.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Vị tướng tài ba thống lĩnh ba quân. (The talented general commanded the entire army.)
- Công ty này đang thống lĩnh thị trường điện thoại. (This company is dominating the mobile phone market.)
- Ông ấy được cử đi thống lĩnh đạo quân viễn chinh. (He was sent to command the expeditionary force.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "thống lĩnh" carries a formal and authoritative tone, often used in historical, military, or strategic business contexts. It is stronger than general words for "to lead" (lãnh đạo, chỉ huy) and implies comprehensive, top-level control.
Variants and Related Words
- Thống soái (v/n): A near-synonym for "thống lĩnh," also meaning to command as a commander-in-chief. It can also be used as a noun for "commander-in-chief."
- Chỉ huy (v): To command, to direct. This is a more general and commonly used term for leadership, especially in military or operational contexts, but does not inherently carry the "supreme" connotation of "thống lĩnh."
- Lãnh đạo (v): To lead, to guide. A broad term for leadership applicable to organizations, countries, or projects.
Synonyms
- Command: To have authority over, especially military forces.
- Lead: To be in charge or in command of a group.
- Dominate: To have a commanding influence on; to exercise control over.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with "thống lĩnh", the concept is central to phrases like:
- Làm chủ tình thế: To master/control the situation.
- Nắm quyền chỉ huy: To hold the command.
verb
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to be commander-in-chief
