giao chiến
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]Huế [jaːw˧˧ t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [jaːw˧˧ ciəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giao chiến means to be engaged in battle; to exchange fire.
Chinese characters: 交戰
Meanings of giao chiến in English
Verb
- to be engaged in battle; to exchange fire ≈ giao tranh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 交戰.
Frequently asked questions
What does giao chiến mean in English?
giao chiến (verb) means "to be engaged in battle; to exchange fire".
How do you pronounce giao chiến?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]; Saigon [jaːw˧˧ ciəŋ˦˥]. Tones: giao — level tone (ngang), chiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is giao chiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giao chiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 交戰.