thiết giáp
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰiət̚˧˦ zaːp̚˧˦]Huế [tʰiək̚˦˧˥ jaːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰiək̚˦˥ jaːp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiết giáp means armored.
Chinese characters: 鐵甲
Meanings of thiết giáp in English
Adjective
- armored
- xe tăng thiết giápan armored tank
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鐵甲 (“armor”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thiết giáp mean in English?
thiết giáp (adjective) means "armored".
How do you pronounce thiết giáp?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiət̚˧˦ zaːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʰiək̚˦˥ jaːp̚˦˥]. Tones: thiết — rising tone (sắc), giáp — rising tone (sắc).
Is thiết giáp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiết giáp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鐵甲.