tuyên chiến
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [twiən˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]Huế [twiəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ ciəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tuyên chiến means to declare war; to announce one's vehement opposition.
Chinese characters: 宣戰
Meanings of tuyên chiến in English
Verb
- to declare war
- figurative to announce one's vehement opposition
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 宣戰 (“to declare war”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tuyên chiến mean in English?
tuyên chiến (verb) means "to declare war; to announce one's vehement opposition".
How do you pronounce tuyên chiến?
IPA: Hanoi [twiən˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]; Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ ciəŋ˦˥]. Tones: tuyên — level tone (ngang), chiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is tuyên chiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tuyên chiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 宣戰.