thái uý

Thái uý chỉ huy quân đội trong một cuộc diễu binh.

Definition

1. Noun (Historical Title):
   • Grand Marshal / Supreme Military Commander: The highest-ranking military official in the feudal dynastic system of Vietnam, commanding the imperial army.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trần Thủ Độ từng giữ chức Thái uý dưới triều nhà Trần. (Trần Thủ Độ once held the title of Grand Marshal under the Trần dynasty.)
  • Chức Thái uý có quyền lực rất lớn về quân sự. (The position of Supreme Military Commander held very great military power.)

Advanced Usage

• The title "Thái uý" was specific to certain historical periods, most notably the Lý and Trần dynasties. Its authority and role were analogous to a commander-in-chief or minister of war.

Variants and Related Words

• Nguyên soái (n): Marshal (a high military rank).
• Tổng chỉ huy (n): Commander-in-chief.
• Đô đốc (n): Admiral (for naval forces).

Synonyms

• Supreme Military Commander
• Grand Marshal
• Commander-in-Chief (historical context)