chiến
[t͡ɕiən˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a war, fight
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to face something head-on
Register: informal
Examples
Lỡ rồi thì chiến luôn chứ sao.Mistakes were made so let's face it head-on, of course.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) relating to war or violence
Register: informal
Examples
tàu chiếna warship
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chiến” mean?
(noun) a war, fight
Is “chiến” formal or informal?
chiến is generally informal.