tự hành

Xe tự hành di chuyển trên một con đường thẳng.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Self-propelled: Describes a vehicle, machine, or weapon system that contains its own source of power and can move under its own control without being pulled or pushed by another vehicle.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đây là một khẩu pháo tự hành hiện đại. (This is a modern self-propelled artillery gun.)
  • Xe tự hành không người lái đang được thử nghiệm. (The self-driving, autonomous vehicle is being tested.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily technical and military. In modern contexts, especially in technology, "tự hành" can imply a higher degree of autonomy or self-guidance beyond simple self-propulsion.

Variants and Related Words

• Tự hành hóa (n): automation, the process of making a system operate automatically.

  • Tự hành hóa nhà máy giúp tăng năng suất. (Factory automation helps increase productivity.)

• Xe tự hành (n): self-propelled vehicle, autonomous vehicle.

  • Xe tự hành AGV vận chuyển hàng trong kho. (The AGV self-propelled vehicle transports goods in the warehouse.)

Synonyms

• Self-propelled: Moving by its own power.
• Automotive: (In a technical sense) relating to self-propelled vehicles.
• Autonomous: (In advanced usage) having the ability to operate independently.

Notes on Usage

• "Tự hành" is a specialized term. Do not confuse it with the common adjective "tự hào" (proud).
• It is almost always used as an adjective placed before a noun (e.g., , ). It is not typically used as a standalone verb.