hàn huyên
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːn˨˩ hwiən˧˧]Huế [haːŋ˦˩ hwiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [haːŋ˨˩ wiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 寒暄 (寒 “cold” + 暄 “warm”)
Meanings of hàn huyên in English
Verb
- literary to enquire about another person's well-being after a long time apart
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 寒暄, composed of 寒 (“cold”) and 暄 (“warm”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce hàn huyên?
IPA: Hanoi [haːn˨˩ hwiən˧˧]; Saigon [haːŋ˨˩ wiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: hàn — falling tone (huyền), huyên — level tone (ngang).
Is hàn huyên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hàn huyên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 寒暄.