Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
lính. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
lính, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
lính in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
lính you have here. The definition of the word
lính will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
lính, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Vietnamese
Etymology
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
Noun
(classifier người) lính • (另, 𪜯, 𫫑, 𠔦)
- (military) an enlisted servicemember
- Synonyms: binh, bộ đội, quân nhân
- Hypernym: quân nhân (“member”)
- Coordinate terms: hạ sĩ quan (“noncommissioned officer”), sĩ quan (“commissioned officer”)
- lính đánh thuê ― a mercenary
- (by extension, figurative) a subordinate; drone
Derived terms