hiến binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiən˧˦ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [hiəŋ˦˧˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [hiəŋ˦˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiến binh means gendarmerie.
Chinese characters: 憲兵
Meanings of hiến binh in English
Noun
- gendarmerie
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 憲兵. Borrowed from Japanese 憲兵 (kenpei).
Frequently asked questions
What does hiến binh mean in English?
hiến binh (noun) means "gendarmerie".
How do you pronounce hiến binh?
IPA: Hanoi [hiən˧˦ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [hiəŋ˦˥ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: hiến — rising tone (sắc), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is hiến binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiến binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 憲兵.