Definition

Noun: 1. Marshal: The highest-ranking military officer in certain countries, historically and in some modern armed forces, ranking above general. 2. Field Marshal: A specific and prestigious title for a supreme military commander, often used in historical and Commonwealth contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy được phong làm thống chế. (He was promoted to Marshal.)
  • Thống chế Montgomery là một chỉ huy nổi tiếng. (Field Marshal Montgomery was a famous commander.)
  • Chức vụ thống chế thường được trao cho những người có công lao đặc biệt. (The rank of marshal is often awarded to those with exceptional merit.)

Advanced Usage

• The title is often used historically or in specific national contexts (e.g., French , German ). It can be part of a full title, such as "Thống chế Không quân" (Marshal of the Air Force).

Variants and Related Words

• Nguyên soái (n): Another term for a supreme military commander, often used synonymously with in some contexts, particularly in communist states (e.g., Marshal of the Soviet Union).
• Đại tướng (n): General, a high military rank but typically below .

Synonyms

• Marshal
• Field Marshal
• Supreme Commander

Related Terms

• Cấp bậc thống chế: Marshal rank.
• Lễ phong thống chế: Marshal inauguration ceremony.

noun

1. marshal