huyền thoại
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwiən˨˩ tʰwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwiəŋ˦˩ tʰwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wiəŋ˨˩ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huyền thoại means legend; epic; saga.
Chinese characters: 玄話
Meanings of huyền thoại in English
Noun
- legend ≈ truyền thuyết
- epic, saga
- myth
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 玄話.
Frequently asked questions
What does huyền thoại mean in English?
huyền thoại (noun) means "legend; epic; saga".
How do you pronounce huyền thoại?
IPA: Hanoi [hwiən˨˩ tʰwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wiəŋ˨˩ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˨˩˨]. Tones: huyền — falling tone (huyền), thoại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is huyền thoại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huyền thoại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 玄話.