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(classifier người) lính (, 𪜯, 𫫑, 𠔦)

  1. (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 thuêa mercenary
  2. (by extension, figurative) a subordinate; drone

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