chính biến
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chính biến means a coup d'état; government overthrow; political upheaval.
Meanings of chính biến in English
Noun
- a coup d'état; government overthrow; political upheaval ≈ đảo chính
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 政變.
Frequently asked questions
What does chính biến mean in English?
chính biến (noun) means "a coup d'état; government overthrow; political upheaval".
How do you pronounce chính biến?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˦ ʔɓiən˧˦]; Saigon [cɨn˦˥ ʔɓiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: chính — rising tone (sắc), biến — rising tone (sắc).
Is chính biến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chính biến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 政變.
What classifier is used with chính biến?
Common classifiers: cuộc — for example "một cuộc chính biến" (one a coup d'état).