tham chiến
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰaːm˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]Huế [tʰaːm˧˧ t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰaːm˧˧ ciəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tham chiến means to participate in a war.
Chinese characters: 參戰 (參 “to participate in, to engage in” + 戰 “war, fight, conflict”)
Meanings of tham chiến in English
Verb
- to participate in a war
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 參戰, composed of 參 (“to participate in, to engage in”) and 戰 (“war, fight, conflict”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tham chiến mean in English?
tham chiến (verb) means "to participate in a war".
How do you pronounce tham chiến?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaːm˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]; Saigon [tʰaːm˧˧ ciəŋ˦˥]. Tones: tham — level tone (ngang), chiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is tham chiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tham chiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 參戰.