tiến quân
Definition
- Verb:
- To advance troops / to march troops forward: The primary military meaning of "tiến quân" is to move soldiers or military forces forward, typically in a coordinated manner toward an objective or enemy position.
- To advance / to make a foray into (figurative): Used metaphorically to describe embarking on or throwing oneself into a new field, endeavor, or challenge with determination, similar to a military advance.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Quân đội đã tiến quân về phía thành phố. (The army advanced troops toward the city.)
- Sau khi củng cố hậu phương, họ bắt đầu tiến quân. (After consolidating the rear, they began to advance their troops.)
- Anh ấy tiến quân vào lĩnh vực công nghệ mới. (He advanced into the new field of technology.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a strategic, purposeful, and sometimes large-scale movement. In figurative use, it conveys a sense of vigorous and committed entry into a new area.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiến (v): to advance, to move forward.
- Xe tăng tiến lên phía trước. (The tanks advanced forward.)
- Quân (n): troops, army, military forces.
- Quân địch đang rút lui. (The enemy troops are retreating.)
Synonyms
- Advance: to move forward, especially in a military context.
- March: to walk in a military manner with a regular measured step.
- Foray (into): to make a venture or initial attempt into a new activity (figurative).
Related Idioms
- Tiến quân thần tốc: to advance troops with lightning speed; a blitzkrieg.
- Chiến dịch với chiến thuật tiến quân thần tốc. (The campaign used lightning-fast troop advancement tactics.)
- Tiến quân vào khoa học: to advance into science; to embark on scientific studies.
- Thế hệ trẻ tiến quân vào khoa học và công nghệ. (The young generation is advancing into science and technology.)