căn nguyên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kan˧˧ ŋwiən˧˧]Huế [kaŋ˧˧ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kaŋ˧˧ ŋwiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
căn nguyên means origin; source; initial cause.
Chinese characters: 根源
Meanings of căn nguyên in English
Noun
- origin; source; initial cause
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 根源.
Frequently asked questions
What does căn nguyên mean in English?
căn nguyên (noun) means "origin; source; initial cause".
How do you pronounce căn nguyên?
IPA: Hanoi [kan˧˧ ŋwiən˧˧]; Saigon [kaŋ˧˧ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: căn — level tone (ngang), nguyên — level tone (ngang).
Is căn nguyên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. căn nguyên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 根源.