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dân sự

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zən˧˧ sɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [jəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
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dân sự means civil.

Chinese characters: 民事

Meanings of dân sự in English

Adjective

  1. civil

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 民事.

Frequently asked questions

What does dân sự mean in English?

dân sự (adjective) means "civil".

How do you pronounce dân sự?

IPA: Hanoi [zən˧˧ sɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: dân — level tone (ngang), sự — heavy tone (nặng).

Is dân sự a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. dân sự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 民事.

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