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an sinh

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
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an sinh means welfare.

Chinese characters: 安生

Meanings of an sinh in English

Noun

  1. in compound welfare
    • an sinh xã hộisocial welfare

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 安生.

Frequently asked questions

What does an sinh mean in English?

an sinh (noun) means "welfare".

How do you pronounce an sinh?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), sinh — level tone (ngang).

Is an sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. an sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安生.

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