trọng liên
Definition
- Noun:
- Heavy machine gun: A large-caliber, automatic firearm designed for sustained direct fire, typically mounted on a tripod or vehicle. It is a military term for a crew-served weapon with high firepower.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đơn vị được trang bị trọng liên mới. (The unit was equipped with new heavy machine guns.)
- Trọng liên có thể bắn chặn ở cự ly xa. (The heavy machine gun can provide suppressive fire at long range.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "trọng liên" is specific to military and historical contexts, often referring to weapons like the M2 Browning or similar large-caliber automatic guns.
Variants and Related Words
- Súng máy hạng nặng: This is a descriptive phrase meaning "heavy caliber machine gun," often used synonymously with "trọng liên".
- Súng liên thanh: A general term for "machine gun," which can be a broader category that includes light, medium, and heavy machine guns.
Synonyms
- Heavy machine gun: The direct English equivalent.
- HMG: A common military abbreviation for "Heavy Machine Gun."
Related Terms
- Vũ khí hỗ trợ bộ binh: Infantry support weapon (a category that includes heavy machine guns).
- Hỏa lực chặn: Suppressive fire (a primary tactical use of a heavy machine gun).