lính canh
noun
Hanoi [lïŋ˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [lɨn˦˧˥ kɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [lɨn˦˥ kan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lính canh means sentry; sentinel.
Meanings of lính canh in English
Noun
- sentry; sentinel
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, lính canh could be written as 𠔦更. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does lính canh mean in English?
lính canh (noun) means "sentry; sentinel".
How do you pronounce lính canh?
IPA: Hanoi [lïŋ˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [lɨn˦˥ kan˧˧]. Tones: lính — rising tone (sắc), canh — level tone (ngang).