bệnh binh

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The Vietnamese word "bệnh binh" is a noun that translates to "sick soldier" or "man on the sick list" in English. It refers to a soldier who is ill or injured and unable to perform their military duties.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bệnh binh" is often used in contexts related to military health, discussions about soldiers who are recovering from injuries, or those who have been affected by illness during their service.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more commonly found in discussions about military and health.

Example:

• "Trong chiến tranh, nhiều bệnh binh đã được cứu chữa ở bệnh viện quân đội." (In the war, many sick soldiers were treated in military hospitals.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "bệnh binh" in more complex sentences to discuss the conditions of soldiers, the support they receive, or the challenges they face after returning from service.
  • For instance: "Chính phủ cần có chính sách hỗ trợ tốt hơn cho các bệnh binh trở về từ chiến trường." (The government needs to have better support policies for sick soldiers returning from the battlefield.)

Word Variants:

• Bệnh: This word means "illness" or "sickness."
• Binh: This word means "soldier" or "military personnel."

Different Meanings:

• While "bệnh binh" specifically refers to sick or injured soldiers, the individual components can have broader meanings:
  • "Bệnh" can refer to any kind of illness, not just related to soldiers.
  • "Binh" can refer to any soldier, not necessarily one who is sick.

Synonyms:

• "Thương binh": This term refers specifically to "wounded soldiers," usually those who have been injured in battle rather than being sick.
• "Cựu chiến binh": This means "veteran" and refers to someone who has served in the military, regardless of their current health status.

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noun

1. Sick soldier, man on the sick list