chinh phạt
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ faːt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˧˧ faːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cɨn˧˧ faːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chinh phạt means to send suppressive forces; to conquer; to subjugate.
Chinese characters: 征伐
Meanings of chinh phạt in English
Verb
- literary to send a punitive military expedition; to send suppressive forces
- figurative to conquer; to subjugate; to dominate
- Cuộc chinh phạt ShikokuThe Shikoku Invasion; the event to conquer Shikoku
- Những cuộc chinh phạt của Alexandros Đại ĐếThe Conquests of Alexander the Great
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 征伐 (“to wage a punitive expedition”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chinh phạt mean in English?
chinh phạt (verb) means "to send suppressive forces; to conquer; to subjugate".
How do you pronounce chinh phạt?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ faːt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cɨn˧˧ faːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chinh — level tone (ngang), phạt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chinh phạt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chinh phạt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 征伐.