chuyên viên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕwiən˧˧ viən˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕwiəŋ˧˧ viəŋ˧˧]Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ viəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuyên viên means specialist; expert.
Chinese characters: 專員 (專 “to specialize in” + 員 “-er”)
Meanings of chuyên viên in English
Noun
- specialist; expert
- middle- or high-ranking research worker (in an administrative office or a mass organization); attaché
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 專員, composed of 專 (“to specialize in”) and 員 (“-er”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chuyên viên mean in English?
chuyên viên (noun) means "specialist; expert".
How do you pronounce chuyên viên?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕwiən˧˧ viən˧˧]; Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ viəŋ˧˧]. Tones: chuyên — level tone (ngang), viên — level tone (ngang).
Is chuyên viên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chuyên viên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 專員.