chinh phục

[t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to conquer; to subjugate; to overpower

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

Examples

Mông Cổ chinh phục Tây HạThe Mongols conquer Western Xia
Cuộc chinh phục Hispania của La MãThe Roman Conquest of Hispania; the event to conquer Hispania of the Romans

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to win; to gain; to win over

Common questions

What does “chinh phục” mean?

(verb) to conquer; to subjugate; to overpower

Is “chinh phục” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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