danh nhân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zajŋ̟˧˧ ɲən˧˧]Huế [jɛɲ˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧]Saigon [jan˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 名人 (名 “name” + 人 “person”)
Meanings of danh nhân in English
Noun
- a renowned (typically deceased) individual who (has) made important contributions to humanity
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 名人, composed of 名 (“name”) and 人 (“person”)
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce danh nhân?
IPA: Hanoi [zajŋ̟˧˧ ɲən˧˧]; Saigon [jan˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧]. Tones: danh — level tone (ngang), nhân — level tone (ngang).
Is danh nhân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. danh nhân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 名人.