hùng biện
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˦˩ ʔɓiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hùng biện means eloquent; convincing.
Chinese characters: 雄辯
Meanings of hùng biện in English
Adjective
- eloquent, convincing
- thi hùng biệndebate contest
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 雄辯.
Frequently asked questions
What does hùng biện mean in English?
hùng biện (adjective) means "eloquent; convincing".
How do you pronounce hùng biện?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hùng — falling tone (huyền), biện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hùng biện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hùng biện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 雄辯.