thương binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thương binh means a handicapped war veteran.
Chinese characters: 傷兵 Classifier: người — e.g. một người thương binh (one handicapped war veteran)
Meanings of thương binh in English
Noun
- a handicapped war veteran
- thương binh tàn nhưng không phếour war veterans, physically handicapped, yet very much capable of contributing
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 傷兵 (“wounded soldier”)
Frequently asked questions
What does thương binh mean in English?
thương binh (noun) means "a handicapped war veteran".
How do you pronounce thương binh?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: thương — level tone (ngang), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is thương binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thương binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 傷兵.
What classifier is used with thương binh?
Common classifiers: người — for example "một người thương binh" (one a handicapped war veteran).