thoái ngũ
Definition
- Verb:
- To be demobilized: To be formally released from active military service, typically after completing one's term of duty or conscription.
- To be discharged from the army: To leave military service and return to civilian life.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy đã thoái ngũ sau ba năm phục vụ. (He was demobilized after three years of service.)
- Nhiều binh sĩ thoái ngũ và trở về quê nhà. (Many soldiers were discharged from the army and returned to their hometowns.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thoái ngũ" is often used in official or formal contexts related to military policy and personnel. It implies a lawful and scheduled end to service, distinct from desertion.
Variants and Related Words
- Xuất ngũ (v): This is a more common, contemporary synonym for "thoái ngũ," meaning to be discharged from military service.
- Anh ấy dự định xuất ngũ vào cuối năm nay. (He plans to be discharged from the army at the end of this year.)
Synonyms
- Be demobilized: To be released from military service.
- Be discharged: To be officially allowed to leave the armed forces.
Related Terms
- Nghĩa vụ quân sự: Military service or conscription.
- Quân nhân: Military personnel.