tiếp chiến
Definition
- Verb:
- To continue fighting; to resume combat: The primary meaning of "tiếp chiến" is to carry on with a battle or fight after a pause or interruption.
- To engage an attacking enemy; to meet an attack: This meaning describes the action of fighting back against an enemy force that has initiated an assault.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Sau một đêm nghỉ ngơi, quân ta sẵn sàng tiếp chiến. (After a night of rest, our troops are ready to resume combat.)
- Đơn vị đã anh dũng tiếp chiến với quân địch đang tấn công. (The unit bravely engaged the attacking enemy forces.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tiếp chiến" is a formal and military term, often found in historical narratives, official reports, or strategic discussions. It is less common in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
Giao chiến (v): to join battle, to engage in combat (often for the first time in a conflict).
- Hai bên giao chiến tại cánh đồng. (The two sides joined battle on the plain.)
Tái chiến (v): to fight again, to resume fighting (similar to "tiếp chiến" but can imply a rematch).
- Hai võ sĩ sẽ tái chiến vào tháng tới. (The two fighters will fight again next month.)
Synonyms
- To resume battle: To start fighting again after stopping.
- To counterattack: To attack in response to an enemy's attack.
- To engage (the enemy): To begin fighting with an enemy force.
Related Idioms
- Tiếp địch: to meet/receive the enemy (can be used in both military and competitive contexts like sports).
- Đội chủ nhà tự tin tiếp địch. (The home team confidently faced their opponents.)