võ lực

Một người đàn ông dùng võ lực để đánh người khác.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Military force; armed strength: The physical power, capability, or means of coercion possessed by a military or armed group. It refers to the application or potential application of armed might.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Giải quyết tranh chấp bằng võ lực thường dẫn đến hậu quả nghiêm trọng. (Resolving disputes by military force often leads to serious consequences.)
  • Họ dựa vào võ lực để duy trì quyền kiểm soát. (They rely on armed strength to maintain control.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is formal and is often used in political, historical, or strategic contexts to discuss power dynamics, conflict, and coercion.

Variants and Related Words

• Vũ lực (n): This is the more standard and commonly used synonym for "võ lực," with identical meaning (military force, armed force).
• Bạo lực (n): violence. While related, this word has a broader application to general violence, not exclusively military.
• Võ trang (v/n): to arm; armed. Refers to the state of being equipped with weapons.

Synonyms

• Armed force
• Military power
• Coercion (in the context of using force)

Notes on Usage

• "Võ lực" is a less common variant of "vũ lực." In modern usage, "vũ lực" is overwhelmingly preferred. Encountering "võ lực" is typical in classical or literary texts.
• It is a formal noun and is not used in everyday casual conversation.