thoái binh

Quân đội bắt đầu thoái binh từ chiến trường.

Definition

1. Verb (archaic):
   • To withdraw troops; to retreat forces: The primary meaning of "thoái binh" is the military action of pulling soldiers back from a position, area, or conflict. It implies a strategic retreat or disengagement.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhà vua ra lệnh thoái binh khỏi biên giới. (The king ordered the withdrawal of troops from the border.)
  • Sau trận thua, tướng quyết định thoái binh về phòng tuyến cũ. (After the defeat, the general decided to retreat the forces to the old defensive line.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese and is primarily found in historical or literary contexts describing pre-modern warfare.

Variants and Related Words

• Rút quân (v): the modern and more common term for "to withdraw troops."
  • Đạo quân đã được lệnh rút quân. (The army was ordered to withdraw troops.)

Synonyms

• Withdraw troops: to pull military forces back.
• Retreat: to move forces back from enemy contact.
• Pull back: to withdraw from a position.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms specifically using "thoái binh" are in widespread use today, due to its archaic nature.