ai oán
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˧ ʔwaːn˧˦]Huế [ʔaːj˧˧ ʔwaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔaːj˧˧ (ʔ)waːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ai oán means tragic and hateful.
Chinese characters: 哀怨
Meanings of ai oán in English
Adjective
- literary tragic and hateful
- Tiếng lòng ai oán biết tỏ lòng aiThe voice of hatred now is nowhere to be voiced.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 哀怨.
Frequently asked questions
What does ai oán mean in English?
ai oán (adjective) means "tragic and hateful".
How do you pronounce ai oán?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˧ ʔwaːn˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːj˧˧ (ʔ)waːŋ˦˥]. Tones: ai — level tone (ngang), oán — rising tone (sắc).
Is ai oán a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ai oán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 哀怨.