trắc thủ
Definition
- Noun:
- Gunner; artilleryman: A soldier who operates and aims a weapon, typically a large-caliber gun or artillery piece. The role involves calculating firing solutions and controlling the weapon's direction and elevation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trắc thủ pháo binh đã ngắm bắn chính xác. (The artillery gunner aimed and fired accurately.)
- Anh ấy được đào tạo để trở thành một trắc thủ tên lửa. (He was trained to become a missile gunner.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specifically military and technical. It is often used in compound terms to specify the type of weapon system operated.
Variants and Related Words
- Pháo thủ (n): Artilleryman; can be a broader term for artillery crew, sometimes used similarly to .
- Xạ thủ (n): Shooter; marksman. This is a more general term for someone who fires a weapon, often smaller arms like rifles, and does not imply the technical aiming role of a .
Synonyms
- Gunner: A person who operates a gun.
- Artilleryman: A member of a military unit that uses large guns.
Notes on Usage
- is a specialized term not used in everyday conversation. It belongs to formal military and technical contexts.
- The reference from the Vietnamese-French dictionary as "" (pointer/aimer) confirms the core function of aiming and directing fire.