thần công
Definition
- Noun:
- Cannon: A large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels or a fixed base, that fires heavy projectiles using an explosive charge. Historically used in warfare before modern artillery.
- Ancient Cannon: Specifically refers to large, muzzle-loaded cannons from pre-modern eras.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quân đội triều Nguyễn đã sử dụng nhiều khẩu thần công để phòng thủ thành. (The Nguyen dynasty army used many cannons to defend the citadel.)
- Những khẩu thần công cổ được trưng bày trước bảo tàng. (The ancient cannons are displayed in front of the museum.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thần công" is now considered literary or historical. In modern military contexts, the more general term "pháo" (artillery, gun) is used.
- It can be used metaphorically to describe something with immense, powerful, or destructive force.
Variants and Related Words
- Đại bác (n): A more common, general term for cannon or large gun.
- Pháo (n): Artillery, gun. The modern, general term.
- Súng thần công (n): A fuller, more descriptive term meaning "cannon gun."
Synonyms
- Cannon
- Artillery piece
- Ordnance (historical)
Related Idioms
- Tiếng nổ như thần công: A loud noise like a cannon blast.
- Tiếng sấm vang lên như thần công. (The thunder clapped like a cannon blast.)