hung thần
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰən˨˩]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˦˩]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hung thần means demon; fiend; devil.
Chinese characters: 凶神 (凶 “fierce, ferocious” + 神 “god”) Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị hung thần (one demon)
Meanings of hung thần in English
Noun
- demon; fiend; devil
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 凶神, composed of 凶 (“fierce, ferocious”) and 神 (“god”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hung thần mean in English?
hung thần (noun) means "demon; fiend; devil".
How do you pronounce hung thần?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰən˨˩]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩]. Tones: hung — level tone (ngang), thần — falling tone (huyền).
Is hung thần a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hung thần is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 凶神.
What classifier is used with hung thần?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị hung thần" (one demon).