đặc mệnh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗak̚˧˨ʔ məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗak̚˨˩ʔ men˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗak̚˨˩˨ məːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 特命 (特 “special, unique, distinguished” + 命 “an order, command; to appoint”)
Meanings of đặc mệnh in English
Adjective
- of officials assigned to a particular (or extraordinary) diplomatic mission
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 特命, composed of 特 (“special, unique, distinguished”) and 命 (“an order, command; to appoint”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce đặc mệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗak̚˧˨ʔ məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗak̚˨˩˨ məːn˨˩˨]. Tones: đặc — heavy tone (nặng), mệnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is đặc mệnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đặc mệnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 特命.