xâm lược
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səm˧˧ lɨək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [səm˧˧ lɨək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [səm˧˧ lɨək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xâm lược means to invade.
Chinese characters: 侵略
Meanings of xâm lược in English
Verb
- to invade
Noun
- invasion, aggression
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 侵略 (“to invade”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xâm lược mean in English?
xâm lược (verb) means "to invade".
How do you pronounce xâm lược?
IPA: Hanoi [səm˧˧ lɨək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [səm˧˧ lɨək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: xâm — level tone (ngang), lược — heavy tone (nặng).
Is xâm lược a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xâm lược is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 侵略.