gia truyền
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaː˧˧ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]Huế [jaː˧˧ ʈwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [jaː˧˧ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 家傳 (家 “family” + 傳 “to pass on/down”)
Meanings of gia truyền in English
Adjective
- passed down through generations of an extended family
- công thức gia truyềna family recipe
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 家傳, composed of 家 (“family”) and 傳 (“to pass on/down”), from Chinese 家傳 /家传 (“passed down”). Compare the alternative reading of Chinese 家傳 /家传 (gia truyện, “family story/anecdote/legend”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce gia truyền?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˧˧ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]; Saigon [jaː˧˧ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩]. Tones: gia — level tone (ngang), truyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is gia truyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gia truyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 家傳.