cựu chiến binh
noun
Hanoi [kiw˧˨ʔ t͡ɕiən˧˦ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [kɨw˨˩ʔ t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [kɨw˨˩˨ ciəŋ˦˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cựu chiến binh means a war veteran.
Meanings of cựu chiến binh in English
Noun
- a war veteran
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 舊 (“former; ex-”) and 戰兵 (“soldier”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cựu chiến binh mean in English?
cựu chiến binh (noun) means "a war veteran".
How do you pronounce cựu chiến binh?
IPA: Hanoi [kiw˧˨ʔ t͡ɕiən˧˦ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kɨw˨˩˨ ciəŋ˦˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: cựu — heavy tone (nặng), chiến — rising tone (sắc), binh — level tone (ngang).