giới nghiêm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zəːj˧˦ ŋiəm˧˧]Huế [jəːj˨˩˦ ŋiəm˧˧]Saigon [jəːj˦˥ ŋim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giới nghiêm means to declare martial law; to impose a curfew.
Chinese characters: 戒嚴
Meanings of giới nghiêm in English
Verb
- to declare martial law
- lệnh giới nghiêma declaration of martial law
- to impose a curfew
- lệnh giới nghiêma curfew
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 戒嚴.
Frequently asked questions
What does giới nghiêm mean in English?
giới nghiêm (verb) means "to declare martial law; to impose a curfew".
How do you pronounce giới nghiêm?
IPA: Hanoi [zəːj˧˦ ŋiəm˧˧]; Saigon [jəːj˦˥ ŋim˧˧]. Tones: giới — rising tone (sắc), nghiêm — level tone (ngang).
Is giới nghiêm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giới nghiêm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 戒嚴.