danh lam thắng cảnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zajŋ̟˧˧ laːm˧˧ tʰaŋ˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˩]Huế [jɛɲ˧˧ laːm˧˧ tʰaŋ˦˧˥ kɛɲ˧˨]Saigon [jan˧˧ laːm˧˧ tʰaŋ˦˥ kan˨˩˦] browser voice
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danh lam thắng cảnh means famous sights and beautiful landscapes; splendid tourist attractions.
Chinese characters: 名藍勝景 (名藍 “famous Buddhist temple” + 勝景 “wonderful scenery”)
Meanings of danh lam thắng cảnh in English
Noun
- idiomatic famous sights and beautiful landscapes; splendid tourist attractions
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 名藍勝景, composed of 名藍 (“famous Buddhist temple”) and 勝景 (“wonderful scenery”), literally "famous Buddhist temple and wonderful scenery".
Frequently asked questions
What does danh lam thắng cảnh mean in English?
danh lam thắng cảnh (noun) means "famous sights and beautiful landscapes; splendid tourist attractions".
How do you pronounce danh lam thắng cảnh?
IPA: Hanoi [zajŋ̟˧˧ laːm˧˧ tʰaŋ˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˩]; Saigon [jan˧˧ laːm˧˧ tʰaŋ˦˥ kan˨˩˦]. Tones: danh — level tone (ngang), lam — level tone (ngang), thắng — rising tone (sắc), cảnh — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is danh lam thắng cảnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. danh lam thắng cảnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 名藍勝景.