vũ bị

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Military supplies / military equipment: The primary meaning refers to the matériel, provisions, and equipment necessary for an army or military force.
   • Military preparedness / martial readiness: An extended meaning refers to the state of being equipped and prepared for war or military action.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Quân đội được cung cấp đầy đủ vũ bị. (The army was supplied with sufficient military equipment.)
  • Công việc chuẩn bị vũ bị đã hoàn tất. (The work of preparing military supplies was completed.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered classical and is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal contexts related to warfare and military logistics.

Variants and Related Words

• Võ bị (n): This is a more common variant spelling with the same meaning. The reference "xem võ bị" (see võ bị) indicates they are interchangeable.
  • Học viện Võ bị (Military Academy)

Synonyms

• Military matériel: Supplies and equipment used by armed forces.
• Munitions: Military weapons, ammunition, and equipment.
• Armaments: Weapons and military equipment.

Notes on Usage

• "Vũ bị" is a Sino-Vietnamese word (Hán-Việt). Its usage in modern Vietnamese is largely historical or specialized. In contemporary contexts, words like trang bị quân sự (military equipment) or vũ khí (weapons) are more common for similar concepts.
• The spelling "võ bị" is more frequently encountered, especially in terms like trường võ bị (military school).