kinh niên
adjective
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ niən˧˧]Huế [kɨn˧˧ niəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kɨn˧˧ niəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kinh niên means lasting for years; chronic.
Meanings of kinh niên in English
Adjective
- lasting for years; chronic
- bệnh kinh niêna chronic illness
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 經 and 年.
Frequently asked questions
What does kinh niên mean in English?
kinh niên (adjective) means "lasting for years; chronic".
How do you pronounce kinh niên?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ niən˧˧]; Saigon [kɨn˧˧ niəŋ˧˧]. Tones: kinh — level tone (ngang), niên — level tone (ngang).