đào binh
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Deserter: A soldier or member of the military who illegally abandons their post, unit, or duty without permission and with no intention of returning.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hắn bị bắt và xét xử vì tội đào binh. (He was captured and tried for the crime of being a deserter.)
- Trong chiến tranh, hình phạt cho đào binh rất nghiêm khắc. (During war, the punishment for a deserter is very severe.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đào binh" is often used in historical or formal contexts, particularly when referring to desertion from a military force. It carries a strong negative connotation of cowardice and betrayal of duty.
- The act of deserting is "đào ngũ" (verb phrase). A person who commits this act is an "đào binh" (noun).
Variants and Related Words
- Đào ngũ (v): To desert, to abandon one's military unit.
- Nó đã tìm cách đào ngũ trong đêm. (He tried to desert during the night.)
- Binh biến (n): Mutiny (a broader rebellion by soldiers, not necessarily involving desertion).
Synonyms
- Deserter: The direct and most accurate equivalent.
- Absconder: A person who leaves secretly to avoid capture, often used in legal contexts.
- Runaway: A more general term for someone who has fled, but can imply a soldier.
Related Idioms
- Làm đào binh: To act as/ become a deserter. This phrase describes the action.
- Áp lực chiến trường khiến một số lính trẻ muốn làm đào binh. (The pressure of the battlefield made some young soldiers want to desert.)