cưỡng đoạt
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cưỡng đoạt means to rob; to take by force; to seize.
Meanings of cưỡng đoạt in English
Verb
- to rob; to take by force; to seize
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 強奪.
Frequently asked questions
What does cưỡng đoạt mean in English?
cưỡng đoạt (verb) means "to rob; to take by force; to seize".
How do you pronounce cưỡng đoạt?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ ʔɗwaːt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɨəŋ˨˩˦ ʔɗwaːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã), đoạt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cưỡng đoạt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cưỡng đoạt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 強奪.