hiếu chiến
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ t͡ɕiən˧˦]Huế [hiw˨˩˦ t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [hiw˦˥ ciəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiếu chiến means warlike; belligerent; pugnacious.
Chinese characters: 好戰
Meanings of hiếu chiến in English
Adjective
- warlike; belligerent; pugnacious; combative
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 好戰 (“warlike”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hiếu chiến mean in English?
hiếu chiến (adjective) means "warlike; belligerent; pugnacious".
How do you pronounce hiếu chiến?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ t͡ɕiən˧˦]; Saigon [hiw˦˥ ciəŋ˦˥]. Tones: hiếu — rising tone (sắc), chiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is hiếu chiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiếu chiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 好戰.