võ trang

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Definition

1. Verb:
   • To arm: To supply with weapons or military equipment.
   • To equip for combat: To provide the necessary tools, weapons, or gear for fighting or warfare.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Lực lượng phiến quân tìm cách võ trang bằng mọi giá. (The rebel force sought to arm itself at all costs.)
  • Quốc gia đó bí mật võ trang cho đồng minh. (That country secretly armed its ally.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in formal, military, or historical contexts. In modern standard Vietnamese, the variant "vũ trang" is far more common and preferred for all meanings.

Variants and Related Words

• Vũ trang (v): The standard modern form meaning "to arm." It is used identically to "võ trang."

  • Quân đội được vũ trang hiện đại. (The army is modernly armed.)

• Vũ trang (n): Can also function as a noun meaning "armed forces" or "military," as in lực lượng vũ trang (armed forces).

Synonyms

• Arm: To supply with weapons.
• Equip: To provide with necessary items, especially for a specific purpose like combat.

Notes on Usage

• "Võ trang" is an older or variant form of the modern word "vũ trang." It carries the same meanings but is less frequently used in contemporary language. Learners should prioritize learning and using "vũ trang."