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chiến tranh

war

noun CEFR B1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — chiến: sắc (high rising) · tranh: ngang (level) ?

chiến tranh war

Meaning

Common Collocations

chiến tranh thế giới
world war
chiến tranh lạnh
cold war

Examples

Chiến tranh gây ra nhiều đau thương.
War brings a lot of suffering.
Không ai muốn chiến tranh xảy ra.
No one wants war to happen.

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "war", but differ in register and usage.

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FAQ

How do you say "war" in Vietnamese?
"war" in Vietnamese is chiến tranh.
What does chiến tranh mean in English?
chiến tranh means "war" (noun). war; armed conflict.
How is chiến tranh pronounced?
chiến tranh has 2 syllables: chiến: sắc (high rising) · tranh: ngang (level). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is chiến tranh in Vietnamese?
chiến tranh is among the 1,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
How is chiến tranh used in a sentence?
For example: Chiến tranh gây ra nhiều đau thương. (War brings a lot of suffering.); Không ai muốn chiến tranh xảy ra. (No one wants war to happen.).

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