chiêm ngưỡng
Hanoi [t͡ɕiəm˧˧ ŋɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕiəm˧˧ ŋɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [cim˧˧ ŋɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiêm ngưỡng means to gaze reverently at; to admire; to pay homage to.
Chinese characters: 瞻仰
Meanings of chiêm ngưỡng in English
Verb
- to gaze reverently at; to admire; to pay homage to
Example sentences with chiêm ngưỡng
- Họ chiêm ngưỡng cảnh đẹp từ ngọn đồi. They admired the fine view from the hill.
- Tom và Mary chiêm ngưỡng phong cảnh, tay trong tay. Tom and Mary admired the scenery as they held hands.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 瞻仰 (“to look at with reverence”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chiêm ngưỡng mean in English?
chiêm ngưỡng (verb) means "to gaze reverently at; to admire; to pay homage to".
How do you pronounce chiêm ngưỡng?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiəm˧˧ ŋɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [cim˧˧ ŋɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: chiêm — level tone (ngang), ngưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is chiêm ngưỡng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiêm ngưỡng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 瞻仰.