huynh
nounpronoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwïŋ̟˧˧]Huế [hwɨn˧˧]Saigon [wɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huynh means an elder brother.
Chinese characters: 兄
Meanings of huynh in English
Noun
- an elder brother
Pronoun
- I; you (refers to the male senior among the speakers)
- you (used when speaking to a young man on equal footing)
Words with huynh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 兄.
Frequently asked questions
What does huynh mean in English?
huynh (noun) means "an elder brother".
How do you pronounce huynh?
IPA: Hanoi [hwïŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [wɨn˧˧]. Tones: huynh — level tone (ngang).
Is huynh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huynh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兄.