dương gian
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧ zaːn˧˧]Huế [jɨəŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dương gian means the mortal world; the world of the living.
Chinese characters: 陽間
Meanings of dương gian in English
Noun
- the mortal world, the world of the living ≈ dương thế
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 陽間.
Frequently asked questions
What does dương gian mean in English?
dương gian (noun) means "the mortal world; the world of the living".
How do you pronounce dương gian?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧ zaːn˧˧]; Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: dương — level tone (ngang), gian — level tone (ngang).
Is dương gian a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dương gian is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 陽間.