ưu phiền
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧ fiən˨˩]Huế [ʔɨw˧˧ fiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɨw˧˧ fiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ưu phiền means sorrow; trouble; worry.
Chinese characters: 憂煩 (憂 “sorrow” + 煩 “to vex”)
Meanings of ưu phiền in English
Noun
- sorrow; trouble; worry
Adjective
- rare sorrowful; troubled; worried
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 憂煩, composed of 憂 (“sorrow”) and 煩 (“to vex”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ưu phiền mean in English?
ưu phiền (noun) means "sorrow; trouble; worry".
How do you pronounce ưu phiền?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧ fiən˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɨw˧˧ fiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: ưu — level tone (ngang), phiền — falling tone (huyền).
Is ưu phiền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ưu phiền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 憂煩.