an thai
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 安胎 (安 “calm” + 胎 “fetus”)
Meanings of an thai in English
Verb
- to keep the pregnancy stable and ensure normal development
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安胎, composed of 安 (“calm”) and 胎 (“fetus”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce an thai?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), thai — level tone (ngang).
Is an thai a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an thai is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安胎.