hạ giới
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ zəːj˧˦]Huế [haː˨˩ʔ jəːj˨˩˦]Saigon [haː˨˩˨ jəːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hạ giới means the mortal world.
Chinese characters: 下界 (下 “below” + 界 “world”)
Meanings of hạ giới in English
Noun
- the mortal world ≈ trần gian
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 下界, composed of 下 (“below”) and 界 (“world”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hạ giới mean in English?
hạ giới (noun) means "the mortal world".
How do you pronounce hạ giới?
IPA: Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ zəːj˧˦]; Saigon [haː˨˩˨ jəːj˦˥]. Tones: hạ — heavy tone (nặng), giới — rising tone (sắc).
Is hạ giới a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạ giới is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 下界.