Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chinh phạt

[t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ faːt̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to send a punitive military expedition; to send suppressive forces

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

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Meaning · English

(verb) to conquer; to subjugate; to dominate

Cuộc chinh phạt ShikokuThe Shikoku Invasion; the event to conquer Shikoku

Những cuộc chinh phạt của Alexandros Đại ĐếThe Conquests of Alexander the Great

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What does “chinh phạt” mean?

(verb) to send a punitive military expedition; to send suppressive forces

Is “chinh phạt” formal or informal?

chinh phạt is generally formal.

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