biệt kích
nounverb
Hanoi [ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ kïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓiək̚˨˩ʔ kɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓiək̚˨˩˨ kɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
biệt kích means a commando; special forces operative; elite soldier.
Meanings of biệt kích in English
Noun
- a commando; special forces operative; elite soldier
- Khi tàu chiến Mỹ và Oman tiếp cận, những biệt kích Iran lên một số tàu và rời đi.When the American and Omani battleships approached, the Iranian commandos boarded a number of ships and left.
- generally special forces; special operations ≈ đặc công
Verb
- to ambush; to surprise attack; to bushwhack
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 別 (“special”) and 擊 (“to strike”).
Frequently asked questions
What does biệt kích mean in English?
biệt kích (noun) means "a commando; special forces operative; elite soldier".
How do you pronounce biệt kích?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ kïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓiək̚˨˩˨ kɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: biệt — heavy tone (nặng), kích — rising tone (sắc).