ánh kim

noun

Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˦ kim˧˧]Huế [ʔɛɲ˦˧˥ kim˧˧]Saigon [ʔan˦˥ kim˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

ánhrisingsắc kimlevelngang

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

ánh kim means shininess as of a metal.

Meanings of ánh kim in English

Noun

of a fabric shininess as of a metal

Etymology

ánh (“reflected light”) + kim (“metal”).

Frequently asked questions

What does ánh kim mean in English?

ánh kim (noun) means "shininess as of a metal".

How do you pronounce ánh kim?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˦ kim˧˧]; Saigon [ʔan˦˥ kim˧˧]. Tones: ánh — rising tone (sắc), kim — level tone (ngang).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.