châm ngôn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ ŋon˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕəm˧˧ ŋoŋ˧˧]Saigon [cəm˧˧ ŋoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
châm ngôn means a maxim; proverb; dictum.
Chinese characters: 箴言 (箴 “to admonish” + 言 “words”)
Meanings of châm ngôn in English
Noun
- a maxim; proverb; dictum; saying
- a motto; slogan ≈ khẩu hiệu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 箴言, composed of 箴 (“to admonish”) and 言 (“words”).
Frequently asked questions
What does châm ngôn mean in English?
châm ngôn (noun) means "a maxim; proverb; dictum".
How do you pronounce châm ngôn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ ŋon˧˧]; Saigon [cəm˧˧ ŋoŋ˧˧]. Tones: châm — level tone (ngang), ngôn — level tone (ngang).
Is châm ngôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. châm ngôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 箴言.