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kị binh

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [kɪj˨˩ʔ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
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kị binh means cavalryman.

Chinese characters: 騎兵

Meanings of kị binh in English

Noun

  1. cavalryman

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 騎兵.

Frequently asked questions

What does kị binh mean in English?

kị binh (noun) means "cavalryman".

How do you pronounce kị binh?

IPA: Hanoi [ki˧˨ʔ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kɪj˨˩˨ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: kị — heavy tone (nặng), binh — level tone (ngang).

Is kị binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. kị binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 騎兵.

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