hành cung
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [hɛɲ˦˩ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [han˨˩ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hành cung means a temporary imperial abode.
Chinese characters: 行宮 (行 “to go, to travel” + 宮 “palace”)
Meanings of hành cung in English
Noun
- a temporary imperial abode
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 行宮, composed of 行 (“to go, to travel”) and 宮 (“palace”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hành cung mean in English?
hành cung (noun) means "a temporary imperial abode".
How do you pronounce hành cung?
IPA: Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [han˨˩ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: hành — falling tone (huyền), cung — level tone (ngang).
Is hành cung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hành cung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 行宮.