hữu tình
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ tïŋ˨˩]Huế [hɨw˧˨ tɨn˦˩]Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ tɨn˨˩] browser voice
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hữu tình means emotionally evocative.
Chinese characters: 有情 (有 “to exist” + 情 “emotion”)
Meanings of hữu tình in English
Adjective
- literary emotionally evocative
- phong cảnh hữu tìnhevocative scenery
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 有情, composed of 有 (“to exist”) and 情 (“emotion”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hữu tình mean in English?
hữu tình (adjective) means "emotionally evocative".
How do you pronounce hữu tình?
IPA: Hanoi [hiw˦ˀ˥ tïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [hɨw˨˩˦ tɨn˨˩]. Tones: hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã), tình — falling tone (huyền).
Is hữu tình a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hữu tình is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 有情.