bút chiến
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bút chiến means a written polemic; literary feud.
Meanings of bút chiến in English
Noun
- a written polemic; literary feud
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 筆戰.
Frequently asked questions
What does bút chiến mean in English?
bút chiến (noun) means "a written polemic; literary feud".
How do you pronounce bút chiến?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓut̚˧˦ t͡ɕiən˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥ ciəŋ˦˥]. Tones: bút — rising tone (sắc), chiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is bút chiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bút chiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 筆戰.