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