cửu vạn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiw˧˩ vaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɨw˧˨ vaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɨw˨˩˦ vaːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cửu vạn means porter.
Chinese characters: 九萬
Meanings of cửu vạn in English
Noun
- porter
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 九萬, the name of a tổ tôm card, i.e., the ninth (九; SV: cửu) card among the Myriads (萬; SV: vạn) suit. On that card is an illustration of a porter (see image).
Frequently asked questions
What does cửu vạn mean in English?
cửu vạn (noun) means "porter".
How do you pronounce cửu vạn?
IPA: Hanoi [kiw˧˩ vaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɨw˨˩˦ vaːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: cửu — dipping tone (hỏi), vạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cửu vạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cửu vạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 九萬.