an định
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʔɗɨn˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an định means to stabilize.
Chinese characters: 安定
Meanings of an định in English
Verb
- intransitive to stabilize ≈ ổn định
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安定.
Frequently asked questions
What does an định mean in English?
an định (verb) means "to stabilize".
How do you pronounce an định?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), định — heavy tone (nặng).
Is an định a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an định is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安定.