vương sư
Definition
- Noun:
- Royal army / King's army: The primary meaning of "vương sư" refers to the military forces belonging to and serving a king or monarch. It denotes the organized, official army of a kingdom.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vương sư của nhà vua đã tiến về phía biên giới. (The king's army marched toward the border.)
- Sức mạnh của vương sư khiến kẻ thù khiếp sợ. (The power of the royal army terrified the enemy.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "vương sư" is a classical, literary term. It is most commonly encountered in historical texts, classical literature, or formal writing about feudal eras. It is not used in modern contexts to refer to contemporary national armies.
Variants and Related Words
- Quân đội hoàng gia (n): Royal army. A more modern or descriptive phrase with a similar meaning.
- Triều đình (n): The royal court or dynasty. This is a related term, as the "vương sư" is the military arm of the "triều đình."
Synonyms
- Royal forces: The military troops under the command of a sovereign.
- King's troops: The soldiers serving a king.
Related Idioms
- : This is not a standard idiom. However, in a literary context, one might describe an immovable or formidable royal army, but it is not a fixed phrase.