diễn hành
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ziən˦ˀ˥ hajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [jiəŋ˧˨ hɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [jiəŋ˨˩˦ han˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
diễn hành means to march; to parade.
Chinese characters: 演行
Meanings of diễn hành in English
Verb
- intransitive to march; to parade
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 演行.
Frequently asked questions
What does diễn hành mean in English?
diễn hành (verb) means "to march; to parade".
How do you pronounce diễn hành?
IPA: Hanoi [ziən˦ˀ˥ hajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [jiəŋ˨˩˦ han˨˩]. Tones: diễn — creaky rising tone (ngã), hành — falling tone (huyền).
Is diễn hành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. diễn hành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 演行.