bán niên
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˦ niən˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˦˧˥ niəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˦˥ niəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bán niên means semestrial; biannual.
Chinese characters: 半年
Meanings of bán niên in English
Adjective
- semestrial
- biannual
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 半年.
Frequently asked questions
What does bán niên mean in English?
bán niên (adjective) means "semestrial; biannual".
How do you pronounce bán niên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˦ niən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˦˥ niəŋ˧˧]. Tones: bán — rising tone (sắc), niên — level tone (ngang).
Is bán niên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bán niên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 半年.