anh ánh
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ ʔajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [ʔɛɲ˧˧ ʔɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔan˧˧ ʔan˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
anh ánh means a branch of some tubers.
Also spelled ánh — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 映
Meanings of anh ánh in English
Noun
- a branch of some tubers
Verb
- to be reflective of light
- (figurative) đôi mắt ánh lên niềm tinthose eyes that shine faith
Noun
- in compounds light radiated from or reflected off something
- ánh mắta gaze
- ánh sánglight
- ánh nắngsunlight
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 映.
Frequently asked questions
What does anh ánh mean in English?
anh ánh (noun) means "a branch of some tubers".
How do you pronounce anh ánh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔajŋ̟˧˧ ʔajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [ʔan˧˧ ʔan˦˥]. Tones: anh — level tone (ngang), ánh — rising tone (sắc).
Is anh ánh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. anh ánh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 映.