dị đoan
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dị đoan means to be superstitious; to be heretical.
Meanings of dị đoan in English
Verb
- to be superstitious
- to be heretical
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 異端.
Frequently asked questions
What does dị đoan mean in English?
dị đoan (verb) means "to be superstitious; to be heretical".
How do you pronounce dị đoan?
IPA: Hanoi [zi˧˨ʔ ʔɗwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [jɪj˨˩˨ ʔɗwaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: dị — heavy tone (nặng), đoan — level tone (ngang).
Is dị đoan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dị đoan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 異端.