đổng binh
Definition
- Verb (archaic):
- To command troops; to lead soldiers: The term "đổng binh" specifically refers to the act of overseeing military affairs or personally leading an army into battle. It denotes a high level of military command and mobilization.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nhà vua cử tướng ấy đi đổng binh. (The king sent that general to command the troops.)
- Ông ấy đổng binh ra trận. (He led the soldiers out to battle.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical or literary contexts, describing the actions of generals, kings, or high-ranking officials in feudal or ancient Vietnamese settings. It is not used in modern everyday language.
Variants and Related Words
Cầm quân (v): to lead an army. A more common, though still formal, synonym.
- Vị tướng tài giỏi trong việc cầm quân. (The general is skilled in leading armies.)
Thống lĩnh (v): to command, to lead (often used for military forces).
- Ông ấy thống lĩnh ba đạo quân. (He commands three armies.)
Synonyms
- To command troops
- To lead an army
- To marshal forces
Related Idioms