đoản mệnh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗwaːn˧˩ məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗwaːŋ˧˨ men˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩˦ məːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đoản mệnh means short-lived.
Chinese characters: 短命
Meanings of đoản mệnh in English
Adjective
- short-lived ≈ chết yểu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 短命.
Frequently asked questions
What does đoản mệnh mean in English?
đoản mệnh (adjective) means "short-lived".
How do you pronounce đoản mệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗwaːn˧˩ məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩˦ məːn˨˩˨]. Tones: đoản — dipping tone (hỏi), mệnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is đoản mệnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đoản mệnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 短命.