cung điện
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cung điện means palace.
Chinese characters: 宮殿
Meanings of cung điện in English
Noun
- palace
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 宮殿 (“palace”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cung điện mean in English?
cung điện (noun) means "palace".
How do you pronounce cung điện?
IPA: Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: cung — level tone (ngang), điện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cung điện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cung điện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 宮殿.