Hán văn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːn˧˦ van˧˧]Huế [haːŋ˦˧˥ vaŋ˧˧]Saigon [haːŋ˦˥ vaŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Hán văn means Classical Chinese; Literary Chinese.
Chinese characters: 漢文
Meanings of Hán văn in English
Noun
- Classical Chinese; Literary Chinese ≈ văn ngôn
- Hán văn giáo khoa thưClassical Chinese textbook
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 漢文.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hán văn mean in English?
Hán văn (noun) means "Classical Chinese; Literary Chinese".
How do you pronounce Hán văn?
IPA: Hanoi [haːn˧˦ van˧˧]; Saigon [haːŋ˦˥ vaŋ˧˧]. Tones: hán — rising tone (sắc), văn — level tone (ngang).
Is Hán văn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Hán văn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 漢文.