chiến trường
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥ ʈɨəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ ʈɨəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiến trường means a battlefield; battleground; theater of war.
Chinese characters: 戰場
Meanings of chiến trường in English
Noun
- a battlefield; battleground; theater of war
- Một mình trên chiến trường vẫn là chiến sĩAlone on the Battlefield yet still a Soldier (a novel)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 戰場 (“battlefield”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chiến trường mean in English?
chiến trường (noun) means "a battlefield; battleground; theater of war".
How do you pronounce chiến trường?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ ʈɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: chiến — rising tone (sắc), trường — falling tone (huyền).
Is chiến trường a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiến trường is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 戰場.