thống suất
Definition
- Verb (archaic):
- To command; to lead; to be in overall command of: The word "thống suất" specifically refers to the action of commanding all military forces or troops. It denotes holding the supreme military authority.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Vị tướng tài ba thống suất ba quân. (The talented general commanded all three armies.)
- Ông ấy được cử đi thống suất đạo quân viễn chinh. (He was sent to command the expeditionary force.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical or literary contexts, especially when describing feudal or ancient military hierarchies. It is not used in modern everyday language or contemporary military terminology.
Variants and Related Words
- Thống lĩnh (v): to command, to lead (an army). This is a more modern and commonly used synonym.
- Tổng tư lệnh thống lĩnh toàn bộ lực lượng vũ trang. (The commander-in-chief commands all armed forces.)
- Chỉ huy (v): to command, to direct. A general term for leadership, applicable in both military and non-military contexts.
- Người chỉ huy đưa ra quyết định quan trọng. (The commander made an important decision.)
Synonyms
- Command
- Lead
- Head (an army)
Related Idioms
- Thống suất ba quân: To command all armed forces. This is a fixed phrase that encapsulates the word's core meaning.
- Nhà vua trao quyền thống suất ba quân cho vị nguyên soái. (The king granted the marshal the authority to command all armed forces.)