ân xá
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔən˧˧ saː˧˦]Huế [ʔəŋ˧˧ saː˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔəŋ˧˧ saː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ân xá means indulgence.
Chinese characters: 恩赦
Meanings of ân xá in English
Noun
- indulgence (pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory) ≈ ơn xá
Verb
- to grant amnesty; to pardon
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 恩赦.
Frequently asked questions
What does ân xá mean in English?
ân xá (noun) means "indulgence".
How do you pronounce ân xá?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔən˧˧ saː˧˦]; Saigon [ʔəŋ˧˧ saː˦˥]. Tones: ân — level tone (ngang), xá — rising tone (sắc).
Is ân xá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ân xá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 恩赦.