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du kích

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zu˧˧ kïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [jʊw˧˧ kɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [jʊw˧˧ kɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
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du kích means guerrilla.

Chinese characters: 游擊

Meanings of du kích in English

Noun

  1. guerrilla

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 游擊.

Frequently asked questions

What does du kích mean in English?

du kích (noun) means "guerrilla".

How do you pronounce du kích?

IPA: Hanoi [zu˧˧ kïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [jʊw˧˧ kɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: du — level tone (ngang), kích — rising tone (sắc).

Is du kích a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. du kích is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 游擊.

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