khẩu chiến
[xəw˧˩ t͡ɕiən˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to quarrel heatedly
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thầy minđơ mở cửa phòng giam giữa lúc Xuân Tóc Đỏ khẩu chiến với ông thầy số.Mr Mille Deux opened the door to the prison right when Red-Haired Xuân was quarreling heatedly with the fortune teller.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khẩu chiến” mean?
(verb) to quarrel heatedly
Is “khẩu chiến” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.