an dưỡng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ jɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ jɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an dưỡng means to rest and recuperate.
Chinese characters: 安養
Meanings of an dưỡng in English
Verb
- to rest and recuperate; to foster and recover one's strength
- Bị thương, đi bệnh viện, đi an dưỡng (Nguyễn Khải).Be injured, go to the hospital, go and get some rest.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安養, composed of 安 and 養.
Frequently asked questions
What does an dưỡng mean in English?
an dưỡng (verb) means "to rest and recuperate".
How do you pronounce an dưỡng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ jɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), dưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is an dưỡng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an dưỡng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安養.