kháng chiến
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːŋ˧˦ t͡ɕiən˧˦]Huế [kʰaːŋ˦˧˥ t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kʰaːŋ˦˥ ciəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kháng chiến means a war of resistance.
Chinese characters: 抗戰 (抗 “to resist” + 戰 “to fight”)
Meanings of kháng chiến in English
Noun
- a war of resistance; an armed struggle to oppose invaders
Verb
- to resist invaders; to fight against intruders
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 抗戰, composed of 抗 (“to resist”) and 戰 (“to fight”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kháng chiến mean in English?
kháng chiến (noun) means "a war of resistance".
How do you pronounce kháng chiến?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːŋ˧˦ t͡ɕiən˧˦]; Saigon [kʰaːŋ˦˥ ciəŋ˦˥]. Tones: kháng — rising tone (sắc), chiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is kháng chiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kháng chiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 抗戰.