động viên
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ viən˧˧]Huế [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ viəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨ viəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
động viên means to mobilize.
Chinese characters: 動員 (動 “to mobilize” + 員 “personnel”)
Meanings of động viên in English
Verb
- to mobilize
- to encourage someone to do something (usually something positive) with reasoning or emotional support
- Mày động viên nó đi khám đi.Go tell him to check up. It's good for him.
Words with động viên
Synonyms and antonyms of động viên
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 動員, composed of 動 (“to mobilize”) and 員 (“personnel”), from Japanese 動員 (dōin, “mobilization”).
Frequently asked questions
What does động viên mean in English?
động viên (verb) means "to mobilize".
How do you pronounce động viên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ viən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨ viəŋ˧˧]. Tones: động — heavy tone (nặng), viên — level tone (ngang).
Is động viên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. động viên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 動員.