xuất binh

xuất binh

Một vị tướng xuất binh từ thành trì.

Definition
  1. Verb (historical/military):
    • To dispatch troops; to send out an army: The primary meaning refers to the act of mobilizing and leading soldiers out from a garrison or base to engage in combat or begin a military campaign.
    • To launch a military expedition: It implies initiating a planned military operation by deploying armed forces.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Nhà vua quyết định xuất binh đánh trả quân xâm lược. (The king decided to dispatch troops to fight back the invaders.)
    • Sau nhiều ngày chuẩn bị, tướng quân cuối cùng cũng xuất binh. (After many days of preparation, the general finally sent out the army.)
    • Lệnh xuất binh được ban ra vào lúc bình minh. (The order to deploy the troops was issued at dawn.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "xuất binh" is considered formal and is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal military contexts. It is not used for modern, routine troop movements.
  • It often carries a connotation of a significant, decisive military action rather than a minor skirmish.
Variants and Related Words

  • Xuất quân (v): To deploy troops; to set out with an army. This is a more modern and commonly used synonym.

    • Đoàn quân sẽ xuất quân vào sáng sớm. (The army will deploy at dawn.)

  • Phát binh (v, historical): To launch troops; similar in meaning to "xuất binh," emphasizing the initiation of a campaign.

    • Việc phát binh cần có sự chuẩn bị kỹ lưỡng. (Launching a military campaign requires thorough preparation.)
Synonyms
  • Dispatch troops: To send out soldiers for a specific purpose.
  • Deploy forces: To move military units into position for action.
  • Send out an army: To order a large military force to move out.
Related Idioms

  • Xuất binh bất lợi: To dispatch troops under unfavorable conditions; to begin a campaign at a disadvantage.

    • Xuất binh bất lợi có thể dẫn đến thất bại. (Dispatching troops under unfavorable conditions can lead to defeat.)

  • Xuất chinh: To go on a military expedition. This is a closely related term focusing on the campaign itself.

    • Vị tướng đã nhiều lần xuất chinh phương Bắc. (The general had gone on many military expeditions to the North.)