thủy quân lục chiến
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) Traditional tone placement spelling of thuỷ quân lục chiến.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
More common
Người Việt hải ngoại · Vietnamese diaspora
Used
miền Nam trước 1975 · Pre-1975 South Vietnam
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “thủy quân lục chiến” mean?
(noun) Traditional tone placement spelling of thuỷ quân lục chiến.
Is “thủy quân lục chiến” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“lính thủy đánh bộ” (Tiếng Việt) — same word, different era.