huyền diệu
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huyền diệu means mysterious; abstruse; esoteric.
Meanings of huyền diệu in English
Adjective
- mysterious; abstruse; esoteric
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 玄妙.
Frequently asked questions
What does huyền diệu mean in English?
huyền diệu (adjective) means "mysterious; abstruse; esoteric".
How do you pronounce huyền diệu?
IPA: Hanoi [hwiən˨˩ ziəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wiəŋ˨˩ jiw˨˩˨]. Tones: huyền — falling tone (huyền), diệu — heavy tone (nặng).
Is huyền diệu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huyền diệu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 玄妙.