chiến xa
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ saː˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥ saː˧˧]Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ saː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiến xa means a combat vehicle; battle transport.
Chinese characters: 戰車
Meanings of chiến xa in English
Noun
- a combat vehicle; battle transport (historically, a chariot)
- Chiến xa trong lịch sử Trung Hoa cổ đạiCombat Vehicles in Ancient Chinese History
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 戰車 (“war chariot”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chiến xa mean in English?
chiến xa (noun) means "a combat vehicle; battle transport".
How do you pronounce chiến xa?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˧˦ saː˧˧]; Saigon [ciəŋ˦˥ saː˧˧]. Tones: chiến — rising tone (sắc), xa — level tone (ngang).
Is chiến xa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiến xa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 戰車.