dương thế
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧ tʰe˧˦]Huế [jɨəŋ˧˧ tʰej˨˩˦]Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧ tʰej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dương thế means the mortal world; the world of the living.
Chinese characters: 陽世 (陽 “yang” + 世 “world”)
Meanings of dương thế in English
Noun
- the mortal world, the world of the living ≈ dương gian
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 陽世, composed of 陽 (“yang”) and 世 (“world”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dương thế mean in English?
dương thế (noun) means "the mortal world; the world of the living".
How do you pronounce dương thế?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧ tʰe˧˦]; Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧ tʰej˦˥]. Tones: dương — level tone (ngang), thế — rising tone (sắc).
Is dương thế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dương thế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 陽世.