chánh niệm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ niəm˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɛɲ˦˧˥ niəm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [can˦˥ nim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chánh niệm means mindfulness.
Chinese characters: 正念
Meanings of chánh niệm in English
Noun
- mindfulness (the first factor of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 正念.
Frequently asked questions
What does chánh niệm mean in English?
chánh niệm (noun) means "mindfulness".
How do you pronounce chánh niệm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˦ niəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [can˦˥ nim˨˩˨]. Tones: chánh — rising tone (sắc), niệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chánh niệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chánh niệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 正念.