lấn chiếm
verb
Hanoi [lən˧˦ t͡ɕiəm˧˦]Huế [ləŋ˦˧˥ t͡ɕiəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ləŋ˦˥ cim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lấn chiếm means to encroach; to trespass and appropriate.
Meanings of lấn chiếm in English
Verb
- to encroach (on); to trespass and appropriate (especially territory)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lấn chiếm could be written as 𢭹佔. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
lấn (“to encroach on”) + chiếm (“to seize”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lấn chiếm mean in English?
lấn chiếm (verb) means "to encroach; to trespass and appropriate".
How do you pronounce lấn chiếm?
IPA: Hanoi [lən˧˦ t͡ɕiəm˧˦]; Saigon [ləŋ˦˥ cim˦˥]. Tones: lấn — rising tone (sắc), chiếm — rising tone (sắc).