trận thế
[t͡ɕən˧˨ʔ tʰe˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(noun) battle array, combat formation
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] trận thế đã có vẻ rối loạn, quân sĩ đều có dáng sợ hãi, có thể nói gươm giáo chưa chạm nhau nhưng thắng bại đã thấy rõ,[…][…] their battle array appeared messed up, the soldiers all showed panic; one could say that, without even a clash of weapons, the outcome was already clear; […]
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “trận thế” mean?
(noun) battle array, combat formation
Is “trận thế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.