dân binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zən˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [jəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [jəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dân binh means militia.
Chinese characters: 民兵 (民 “civilian” + 兵 “soldier”)
Meanings of dân binh in English
Noun
- militia ≈ dân quân
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 民兵, composed of 民 (“civilian”) and 兵 (“soldier”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dân binh mean in English?
dân binh (noun) means "militia".
How do you pronounce dân binh?
IPA: Hanoi [zən˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [jəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: dân — level tone (ngang), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is dân binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dân binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 民兵.