bình-yên
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˨˩ ʔiən˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɨn˦˩ ʔiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɨn˨˩ ʔiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
bình-yên means tranquil; peaceful.
Chinese characters: 平安 (平 “calm” + 安 “calm”)
Meanings of bình-yên in English
Adjective
- tranquil; peaceful ≈ yên bình
- (sự) bình/bằng yên/anpeace
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 平安, composed of 平 (“calm”) and 安 (“calm”), from Literary Chinese 平安. Doublet of Bình Yên, Bình An, and Bằng An.
Frequently asked questions
What does bình-yên mean in English?
bình-yên (adjective) means "tranquil; peaceful".
How do you pronounce bình-yên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˨˩ ʔiən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɨn˨˩ ʔiəŋ˧˧].
Is bình-yên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bình-yên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 平安.