nội chiến
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nội chiến means a civil war.
Meanings of nội chiến in English
Noun
- a civil war
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 內戰.
Frequently asked questions
What does nội chiến mean in English?
nội chiến (noun) means "a civil war".
How do you pronounce nội chiến?
IPA: Hanoi [noj˧˨ʔ t͡ɕiən˧˦]; Saigon [noj˨˩˨ ciəŋ˦˥]. Tones: nội — heavy tone (nặng), chiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is nội chiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nội chiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 內戰.
What classifier is used with nội chiến?
Common classifiers: cuộc — for example "một cuộc nội chiến" (one a civil war).