công thần
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰən˨˩]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˦˩]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 功臣
Meanings of công thần in English
Noun
- contemporary official or historical figure whose contribution is widely recognized
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 功臣.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce công thần?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰən˨˩]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), thần — falling tone (huyền).
Is công thần a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công thần is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 功臣.