giám mục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːm˧˦ mʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːm˦˧˥ mʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːm˦˥ mʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giám mục means bishop.
Chinese characters: 監牧 Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị giám mục (one bishop)
Meanings of giám mục in English
Noun
- bishop
- đức giám mụcthe bishop
Words with giám mục
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 監牧.
Frequently asked questions
What does giám mục mean in English?
giám mục (noun) means "bishop".
How do you pronounce giám mục?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːm˧˦ mʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːm˦˥ mʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: giám — rising tone (sắc), mục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is giám mục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giám mục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 監牧.
What classifier is used with giám mục?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị giám mục" (one bishop).