diễu binh
[ziəw˦ˀ˥ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to parade, to have soldiers march for inspection
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nguyễn Huệ đã tổ chức hàng loạt động tác nghi binh như viết thư cầu hoà, "diễu binh" toàn người già và trẻ con, lễ thệ sư, vv.Nguyễn Huệ organized a series of diversionary moves: he wrote a letter suing for peace, "paraded" old people and children, held an oath-taking ceremony, etc.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “diễu binh” mean?
(verb) to parade, to have soldiers march for inspection
Is “diễu binh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.