Hán học
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːn˧˦ hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [haːŋ˦˧˥ hawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [haːŋ˦˥ hawk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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Hán học means sinology.
Chinese characters: 漢學 (漢 “Han” + 學 “-logy”)
Meanings of Hán học in English
Noun
- sinology
- obsolete education only with Chinese characters
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 漢學, composed of 漢 (“Han”) and 學 (“-logy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Hán học mean in English?
Hán học (noun) means "sinology".
How do you pronounce Hán học?
IPA: Hanoi [haːn˧˦ hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [haːŋ˦˥ hawk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hán — rising tone (sắc), học — heavy tone (nặng).
Is Hán học a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Hán học is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 漢學.