phục kích
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ kïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ kɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ kɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phục kích means to ambush.
Chinese characters: 伏擊
Meanings of phục kích in English
Verb
- to ambush ≈ mai phục
- Quân ta đã dụ địch vào tròng, tiến hành phục kích.We have lured the enemy to the intended zone, it's time to initiate the attack.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 伏擊.
Frequently asked questions
What does phục kích mean in English?
phục kích (verb) means "to ambush".
How do you pronounce phục kích?
IPA: Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ kïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ kɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: phục — heavy tone (nặng), kích — rising tone (sắc).
Is phục kích a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phục kích is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 伏擊.