chinh chiến
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˧˧ t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [cɨn˧˧ ciəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chinh chiến means to wage war; to fight in battle.
Chinese characters: 征戰
Meanings of chinh chiến in English
Verb
- to wage war; to fight in battle; to go on a military expedition
- figurative to compete
Noun
- a war; battle
- figurative a competition
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 征戰 (“to go on a military expedition”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chinh chiến mean in English?
chinh chiến (verb) means "to wage war; to fight in battle".
How do you pronounce chinh chiến?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]; Saigon [cɨn˧˧ ciəŋ˦˥]. Tones: chinh — level tone (ngang), chiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is chinh chiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chinh chiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 征戰.