binh chủng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˧˧ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˩]Huế [ʔɓɨn˧˧ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓɨn˧˧ cʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
binh chủng means armed services; military branches.
Chinese characters: 兵種
Meanings of binh chủng in English
Noun
- armed services
- military branches
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 兵種.
Frequently asked questions
What does binh chủng mean in English?
binh chủng (noun) means "armed services; military branches".
How do you pronounce binh chủng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˧˧ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓɨn˧˧ cʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: binh — level tone (ngang), chủng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is binh chủng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. binh chủng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兵種.