chiến binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiến binh means warrior; combatant; fighter.
Chinese characters: 戰兵 (戰 “battle” + 兵 “soldier”) Classifier: người, vị — e.g. một người chiến binh (one warrior)
Meanings of chiến binh in English
Noun
- warrior; combatant; fighter
Words with chiến binh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 戰兵, composed of 戰 (“battle”) and 兵 (“soldier”)
Frequently asked questions
What does chiến binh mean in English?
chiến binh (noun) means "warrior; combatant; fighter".
How do you pronounce chiến binh?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: chiến — rising tone (sắc), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is chiến binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiến binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 戰兵.
What classifier is used with chiến binh?
Common classifiers: người, vị — for example "một người chiến binh" (one warrior).