khai chiến
[xaːj˧˧ t͡ɕiən˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to start a fight or a war
VerbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hai nước bắt đầu khai chiếnthe two countries begin to start the war
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “khai chiến” mean?
(verb) to start a fight or a war
Is “khai chiến” formal or informal?
khai chiến is generally formal.