tướng lĩnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˦ lïŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [tɨəŋ˦˧˥ lɨn˧˨]Saigon [tɨəŋ˦˥ lɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tướng lĩnh means high-ranking military officer; commander-in-chief; high-ranking commander.
Chinese characters: 將領 Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị tướng lĩnh (one high-ranking military officer)
Meanings of tướng lĩnh in English
Noun
- high-ranking military officer; commander-in-chief; high-ranking commander
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 將領, composed of 將 and 領.
Frequently asked questions
What does tướng lĩnh mean in English?
tướng lĩnh (noun) means "high-ranking military officer; commander-in-chief; high-ranking commander".
How do you pronounce tướng lĩnh?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˦ lïŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tɨəŋ˦˥ lɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: tướng — rising tone (sắc), lĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tướng lĩnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tướng lĩnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 將領.
What classifier is used with tướng lĩnh?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị tướng lĩnh" (one high-ranking military officer).