kim tuyến
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kim˧˧ twiən˧˦]Huế [kim˧˧ twiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kim˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kim tuyến means glitter.
Chinese characters: 金線
Meanings of kim tuyến in English
Noun
- glitter (shiny, decoractive adornment)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 金線 (“gold(en) wire/thread”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kim tuyến mean in English?
kim tuyến (noun) means "glitter".
How do you pronounce kim tuyến?
IPA: Hanoi [kim˧˧ twiən˧˦]; Saigon [kim˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˦˥]. Tones: kim — level tone (ngang), tuyến — rising tone (sắc).
Is kim tuyến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kim tuyến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 金線.