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binh

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
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binh means troops.

Chinese characters: 兵

Meanings of binh in English

Noun

  1. in fixed expression troops
    • dùng/dụng binhto deploy troops

Words with binh

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 兵 (“soldier”).

Frequently asked questions

What does binh mean in English?

binh (noun) means "troops".

How do you pronounce binh?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: binh — level tone (ngang).

Is binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兵.

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