chiến hữu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ hiw˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥ hɨw˧˨]Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ hɨw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiến hữu means a comrade in arms; battle buddy; fighting partner.
Chinese characters: 戰友
Meanings of chiến hữu in English
Noun
- a comrade in arms; battle buddy; fighting partner
- figurative a comrade; associate; friend (especially a work colleague)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 戰友 (“comrade in arms”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chiến hữu mean in English?
chiến hữu (noun) means "a comrade in arms; battle buddy; fighting partner".
How do you pronounce chiến hữu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ hiw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ hɨw˨˩˦]. Tones: chiến — rising tone (sắc), hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is chiến hữu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiến hữu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 戰友.