vận lương
Definition
- Verb:
- To transport provisions/supplies: The primary meaning of "vận lương" is the act of moving food, grain, or other essential supplies, typically for an army or a large group, over a distance.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Quân đội phải vận lương ra tiền tuyến. (The army had to transport provisions to the front line.)
- Việc vận lương trong mùa mưa rất khó khăn. (Transporting supplies during the rainy season is very difficult.)
Advanced Usage
- Historically, "vận lương" is a key logistical activity in military campaigns, involving the movement of food, fodder, and ammunition.
Variants and Related Words
- Vận tải (v): to transport, to ship (a more general term for moving goods or people).
- Tiếp tế (v): to supply, to provision (focuses more on the act of supplying rather than the physical transport).
Synonyms
- To provision: to supply with food and other necessities.
- To supply: to provide something needed.
- To haul supplies: to transport goods, especially in large quantities.
Related Idioms
- While "vận lương" itself is not commonly part of idioms, it is central to the historical and literary concept of "vận lương quân nhu", meaning the transportation of military provisions and materiel.