công đoạn
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
công đoạn means stage; phase; step.
Meanings of công đoạn in English
Noun
- stage (of work); phase; step
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 工段, composed of 工 and 段.
Frequently asked questions
What does công đoạn mean in English?
công đoạn (noun) means "stage; phase; step".
How do you pronounce công đoạn?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗwaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), đoạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is công đoạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công đoạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 工段.