khởi binh
[xəːj˧˩ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]
Preserved but no longer current.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise an army; to train and organize soldiers
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to dispatch an army; to send troops
Common questions
What does “khởi binh” mean?
(verb) to raise an army; to train and organize soldiers
Is “khởi binh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.