chiếm lĩnh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiəm˧˦ lïŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕiəm˦˧˥ lɨn˧˨]Saigon [cim˦˥ lɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiếm lĩnh means to capture; to occupy; to hold.
Chinese characters: 佔領
Meanings of chiếm lĩnh in English
Verb
- to capture; to occupy; to hold
- to dominate; to control
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 佔領 (“to occupy”), with the Northern reading of the second character.
Frequently asked questions
What does chiếm lĩnh mean in English?
chiếm lĩnh (verb) means "to capture; to occupy; to hold".
How do you pronounce chiếm lĩnh?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiəm˧˦ lïŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [cim˦˥ lɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: chiếm — rising tone (sắc), lĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is chiếm lĩnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiếm lĩnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 佔領.