cận đại
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kən˧˨ʔ ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [kəŋ˨˩ʔ ʔɗaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kəŋ˨˩˨ ʔɗaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cận đại means "pre-modern".
Chinese characters: 近代 (近 “near” + 代 “age; period”)
Meanings of cận đại in English
Adjective
- "pre-modern" (roughly from the late 16th century to 1917)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 近代, composed of 近 (“near”) and 代 (“age; period”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cận đại mean in English?
cận đại (adjective) means ""pre-modern"".
How do you pronounce cận đại?
IPA: Hanoi [kən˧˨ʔ ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kəŋ˨˩˨ ʔɗaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: cận — heavy tone (nặng), đại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cận đại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cận đại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 近代.