hàn vi
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːn˨˩ vi˧˧]Huế [haːŋ˦˩ vɪj˧˧]Saigon [haːŋ˨˩ vɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hàn vi means lowly; humble.
Chinese characters: 寒微 (寒 “cold” + 微 “small”)
Meanings of hàn vi in English
Adjective
- literary lowly, humble
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 寒微, composed of 寒 (“cold”) and 微 (“small”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hàn vi mean in English?
hàn vi (adjective) means "lowly; humble".
How do you pronounce hàn vi?
IPA: Hanoi [haːn˨˩ vi˧˧]; Saigon [haːŋ˨˩ vɪj˧˧]. Tones: hàn — falling tone (huyền), vi — level tone (ngang).
Is hàn vi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hàn vi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 寒微.