kinh điển
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˩]Huế [kɨn˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [kɨn˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kinh điển means classic; classical.
Chinese characters: 經典
Meanings of kinh điển in English
Adjective
- of a work of art classic, classical
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 經典.
Frequently asked questions
What does kinh điển mean in English?
kinh điển (adjective) means "classic; classical".
How do you pronounce kinh điển?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ ʔɗiən˧˩]; Saigon [kɨn˧˧ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: kinh — level tone (ngang), điển — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is kinh điển a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kinh điển is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 經典.