xâm chiếm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səm˧˧ t͡ɕiəm˧˦]Huế [səm˧˧ t͡ɕiəm˦˧˥]Saigon [səm˧˧ cim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xâm chiếm means to invade; to seize.
Chinese characters: 侵佔
Meanings of xâm chiếm in English
Verb
- to invade (and occupy territories); to seize
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 侵佔.
Frequently asked questions
What does xâm chiếm mean in English?
xâm chiếm (verb) means "to invade; to seize".
How do you pronounce xâm chiếm?
IPA: Hanoi [səm˧˧ t͡ɕiəm˧˦]; Saigon [səm˧˧ cim˦˥]. Tones: xâm — level tone (ngang), chiếm — rising tone (sắc).
Is xâm chiếm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xâm chiếm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 侵佔.