biên niên sử
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
biên niên sử means chronicle.
Meanings of biên niên sử in English
Noun
- chronicle
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 編年史.
Frequently asked questions
What does biên niên sử mean in English?
biên niên sử (noun) means "chronicle".
How do you pronounce biên niên sử?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓiən˧˧ niən˧˧ sɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓiəŋ˧˧ niəŋ˧˧ ʂɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: biên — level tone (ngang), niên — level tone (ngang), sử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is biên niên sử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. biên niên sử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 編年史.