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chia lửa

nounverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕiə˧˧ lɨə˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕiə˧˧ lɨə˧˨]Saigon [ciə˧˧ lɨə˨˩˦] browser voice
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Meanings of chia lửa in English

Noun

  1. kind of field maneuver used to divert enemy hostile pressure to another area

Verb

  1. literary to help out in order to relieve the pressure on others

Etymology

Compound of chia (“divide; share”) + lửa (“fire”).

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce chia lửa?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiə˧˧ lɨə˧˩]; Saigon [ciə˧˧ lɨə˨˩˦]. Tones: chia — level tone (ngang), lửa — dipping tone (hỏi).

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