xâm lăng
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səm˧˧ laŋ˧˧]Huế [səm˧˧ laŋ˧˧]Saigon [səm˧˧ laŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xâm lăng means to invade.
Chinese characters: 侵凌
Meanings of xâm lăng in English
Verb
- to invade
Noun
- an invasion
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 侵凌, composed of 侵 and 凌.
Frequently asked questions
What does xâm lăng mean in English?
xâm lăng (verb) means "to invade".
How do you pronounce xâm lăng?
IPA: Hanoi [səm˧˧ laŋ˧˧]; Saigon [səm˧˧ laŋ˧˧]. Tones: xâm — level tone (ngang), lăng — level tone (ngang).
Is xâm lăng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xâm lăng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 侵凌.