hoán vị
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaːn˧˦ vi˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwaːŋ˦˧˥ vɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waːŋ˦˥ vɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoán vị means a permutation; the number of permutations needed.
Chinese characters: 換位
Meanings of hoán vị in English
Noun
- a permutation
- informal the number of permutations needed
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 換位 (“to switch positions”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoán vị mean in English?
hoán vị (noun) means "a permutation; the number of permutations needed".
How do you pronounce hoán vị?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaːn˧˦ vi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waːŋ˦˥ vɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: hoán — rising tone (sắc), vị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hoán vị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoán vị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 換位.