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chiến lược

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Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ lɨək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥ lɨək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ lɨək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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chiến lược means strategy.

Chinese characters: 戰略 (戰 “warring” + 略 “brief; rundown”)

Meanings of chiến lược in English

Noun

  1. strategy

Adjective

  1. strategic
    • tầm nhìn chiến lượca strategic vision

Example sentences with chiến lược

  • Hi vọng không là 1 chiến lược. Hope is not a strategy.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 戰略, composed of 戰 (“warring”) and 略 (“brief; rundown”).

Frequently asked questions

What does chiến lược mean in English?

chiến lược (noun) means "strategy".

How do you pronounce chiến lược?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ lɨək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ lɨək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chiến — rising tone (sắc), lược — heavy tone (nặng).

Is chiến lược a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. chiến lược is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 戰略.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.