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đồi cao

/ɗoj˧˩ kaːw˧˧/
phrase★Intermediate— high ground
general

An elevated area of land, typically a hill or small mountain, that provides a strategic vantage point.

Tướng đã ra lệnh cho binh lính chiếm đồi cao trước khi mặt trời mọc.

The general ordered the soldiers to seize the high ground before sunrise.

Đồi cao này là điểm quan trọng trong chiến lược quân sự.

This high ground is a crucial point in military strategy.

💡

The phrase is often used in military contexts to describe a strategic position.

Collocations

chiếm đồi caoto seize the high groundđồi cao chiến lượcstrategic high ground

Synonyms

đồiđồi núiđịa hình cao

Antonyms

đồng bằngthung lũngđịa hình thấp

Related Phrases

chiếm đồi caophrase
to seize the high ground
đồi núiphrase
hills and mountains

💡Pro Tip

Military Strategy

In military contexts, 'đồi cao' often refers to a position of advantage in battle.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 'đồi' (hill) and 'cao' (high), reflecting the physical elevation of the landform.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in military, geographical, and strategic contexts to describe elevated terrain with tactical significance.

Word Breakdown

đồi
hill
root
+
cao
high
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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