thuá»· binh

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Sailor (historical/naval): A soldier serving in a navy, particularly referring to a marine or naval infantryman in a historical or traditional context. The term often implies service on a warship.
    • Seaman: A member of a naval force, especially in older usage.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Ông nội tôi từng là một thuỷ binh. (My grandfather was once a sailor/a marine.)
    • Đội thuỷ binh bảo vệ con tàu. (The squad of sailors protected the ship.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "thuỷ binh" is considered somewhat archaic or formal in modern Vietnamese. It is often found in historical texts, literature, or when referring to traditional naval forces.
  • It can be used to specify a branch of the military, distinguishing naval soldiers from land-based ones.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lính thuỷ (n): A more common, modern synonym for sailor or marine.
    • Anh trai tôi là lính thuỷ. (My older brother is a sailor.)
  • Thuỷ quân (n): Navy (as a collective force).
    • Thuỷ quân Việt Nam rất hùng mạnh. (The Vietnamese Navy is very powerful.)
  • Hải quân (n): The standard modern term for "navy."
    • Hải quân đang tuần tra trên biển. (The navy is patrolling the sea.)
Synonyms
  • Sailor: A person who works or serves on a ship.
  • Marine: A soldier trained for service on land and at sea, specifically in naval operations.
  • Seaman: A member of a naval force or a person skilled in seamanship.
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