chia lửa

[t͡ɕiə˧˧ lɨə˧˩]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) kind of field maneuver used to divert enemy hostile pressure to another area

Register: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to help out in order to relieve the pressure on others

Register: formal

Examples

Đánh Mỹ ngay trên bầu trời thành phố, Hà Nội đã chia lửa với miền NamFighting the Americans in the city's sky, Hanoi has helped relieving the pressure on the Southern front.

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Common questions

What does “chia lửa” mean?

(noun) kind of field maneuver used to divert enemy hostile pressure to another area

Is “chia lửa” formal or informal?

chia lửa is generally formal.