bao chiếm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˧ t͡ɕiəm˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˧ t͡ɕiəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˧˧ cim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bao chiếm means to squat; to encroach; to occupy.
Chinese characters: 包佔 (包 “to cover; reserve” + 佔 “to occupy”)
Meanings of bao chiếm in English
Verb
- to squat (on); to encroach (upon); to occupy (especially territory; for residence)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 包佔, composed of 包 (“to cover; reserve”) and 佔 (“to occupy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bao chiếm mean in English?
bao chiếm (verb) means "to squat; to encroach; to occupy".
How do you pronounce bao chiếm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˧ t͡ɕiəm˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˧˧ cim˦˥]. Tones: bao — level tone (ngang), chiếm — rising tone (sắc).
Is bao chiếm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bao chiếm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 包佔.