ẩn số
noun
Hanoi [ʔən˧˩ so˧˦]Huế [ʔəŋ˧˨ ʂow˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔəŋ˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ẩn số means an unknown; an unknown entity; a missing link.
Meanings of ẩn số in English
Noun
- an unknown ≈ ẩn
- an unknown entity, a missing link, a mystery or an enigma
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 隱 (“to hide”) and 數 (“number”)
Frequently asked questions
What does ẩn số mean in English?
ẩn số (noun) means "an unknown; an unknown entity; a missing link".
How do you pronounce ẩn số?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔən˧˩ so˧˦]; Saigon [ʔəŋ˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥]. Tones: ẩn — dipping tone (hỏi), số — rising tone (sắc).