chia lửa
[t͡ɕiə˧˧ lɨə˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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
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.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.