điển
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗiən˧˩]Huế [ʔɗiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
điển means fable; story.
Chinese characters: 典
Meanings of điển in English
Noun
- fable
- story
Words with điển
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 典 (“law, canon”).
Frequently asked questions
What does điển mean in English?
điển (noun) means "fable; story".
How do you pronounce điển?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗiən˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: điển — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is điển a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. điển is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 典.