an nhiên
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ ɲiən˧˧]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ɲiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ɲiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an nhiên means peaceful and leisurely; at ease and accepting.
Chinese characters: 安然
Meanings of an nhiên in English
Adjective
- literary peaceful and leisurely; at ease and accepting
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安然.
Frequently asked questions
What does an nhiên mean in English?
an nhiên (adjective) means "peaceful and leisurely; at ease and accepting".
How do you pronounce an nhiên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ ɲiən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ɲiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), nhiên — level tone (ngang).
Is an nhiên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an nhiên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安然.