thân chinh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰən˧˧ t͡ɕïŋ˧˧]Huế [tʰəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕɨn˧˧]Saigon [tʰəŋ˧˧ cɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thân chinh means to lead an army personally; to venture personally.
Chinese characters: 親征
Meanings of thân chinh in English
Verb
- literary to lead an army personally (as a ruler)
- figurative to venture personally (rather than delegating to subordinates)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 親征 (“to lead an army personally, as a ruler”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thân chinh mean in English?
thân chinh (verb) means "to lead an army personally; to venture personally".
How do you pronounce thân chinh?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰən˧˧ t͡ɕïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tʰəŋ˧˧ cɨn˧˧]. Tones: thân — level tone (ngang), chinh — level tone (ngang).
Is thân chinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thân chinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 親征.