vớt mìn
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To sweep for mines / to clear mines: The primary meaning of "vớt mìn" is the military or naval action of locating and removing naval mines (underwater explosive devices) from a body of water to make it safe for passage.
- To drag a mined area: Refers specifically to the process of trawling or dragging equipment through a suspected minefield to locate and recover mines.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Hải quân được lệnh vớt mìn ở cửa biển. (The navy was ordered to sweep for mines at the sea entrance.)
- Tàu quét mìn chuyên dụng dùng để vớt mìn. (Specialized minesweepers are used to clear mines.)
- Công việc vớt mìn rất nguy hiểm. (The work of mine sweeping is very dangerous.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is highly specific to military and maritime safety operations. It implies a systematic, technical process rather than a casual retrieval.
Variants and Related Words
- Rà phá mìn (v): to detect and detonate mines (often on land).
- Quét mìn (v): to sweep for mines (a more general term).
- Thủy lôi (n): a naval mine (the specific device being cleared).
Synonyms
- To minesweep: to clear an area of naval mines.
- To clear mines: to remove explosive mines to ensure safety.
Notes on Usage
- "Vớt mìn" is a compound verb where "vớt" means "to scoop up from water" and "mìn" means "mine." It is almost exclusively used in the context of underwater explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) in rivers, lakes, or seas. It is not used for land mines.