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