trường thương

Một chiến binh cổ đại cầm trường thương đứng canh gác.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Long spear: A historical term for a very long spear or lance, typically used as an infantry weapon in ancient or medieval warfare in Vietnam.
   • Long javelin: Refers to a long throwing spear or a long-shafted polearm.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Binh lính cầm trường thương đứng thành hàng. (The soldiers stood in line holding long spears.)
  • Trường thương là vũ khí phổ biến của bộ binh thời xưa. (The long spear was a common weapon for infantry in ancient times.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "trường thương" is primarily found in historical, literary, or martial arts contexts describing classical warfare or traditional weapons.

Variants and Related Words

• Thương (n): A general term for a spear or lance, typically shorter than a "trường thương."
• Giáo (n): Another common term for a spear or javelin.

Synonyms

• Lance: A long weapon for thrusting, used by a mounted soldier.
• Pike: A very long infantry spear.
• Javelin: A light spear designed primarily for throwing.

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