huân chương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwən˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [hwəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ cɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huân chương means an order.
Chinese characters: 勳章
Meanings of huân chương in English
Noun
- an order (awarded decoration)
- Huân chương Sao vàngGold Star Order
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 勳章, from Japanese 勲章 (kunshō)
Frequently asked questions
What does huân chương mean in English?
huân chương (noun) means "an order".
How do you pronounce huân chương?
IPA: Hanoi [hwən˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ cɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: huân — level tone (ngang), chương — level tone (ngang).
Is huân chương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huân chương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勳章.