diệt vong
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ziət̚˧˨ʔ vawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [jiək̚˨˩ʔ vawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [jiək̚˨˩˨ vawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
diệt vong means to perish as an entity.
Chinese characters: 滅亡
Meanings of diệt vong in English
Verb
- of the societies to perish as an entity
- Một dân tộc mà cứ luồn cúi như thiên hạ nói thì sớm muộn gì cũng diệt vong thôi.A people who is said to be "fine with being in total submission" would perish sooner or later.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 滅亡.
Frequently asked questions
What does diệt vong mean in English?
diệt vong (verb) means "to perish as an entity".
How do you pronounce diệt vong?
IPA: Hanoi [ziət̚˧˨ʔ vawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [jiək̚˨˩˨ vawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: diệt — heavy tone (nặng), vong — level tone (ngang).
Is diệt vong a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. diệt vong is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 滅亡.