ôn tồn
adjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔon˧˧ ton˨˩]Huế [ʔoŋ˧˧ toŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔoŋ˧˧ toŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ôn tồn means warm; gentle and reassuring.
Chinese characters: 溫存
Meanings of ôn tồn in English
Adjective
- of speaking warm, gentle and reassuring
Adverb
- of speaking warmly, gently and reassuringly
- Mẹ ôn tồn giảng giải / giảng giải ôn tồn cho bé cách đối xử với bạn bè.Her mom gently and thoughtfully taught her how to treat her friends.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 溫存 (“gentle”). Compare Japanese 温存 (onzon, “preservation”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ôn tồn mean in English?
ôn tồn (adjective) means "warm; gentle and reassuring".
How do you pronounce ôn tồn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔon˧˧ ton˨˩]; Saigon [ʔoŋ˧˧ toŋ˨˩]. Tones: ôn — level tone (ngang), tồn — falling tone (huyền).
Is ôn tồn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ôn tồn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 溫存.