lương dân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lɨəŋ˧˧ zən˧˧]Huế [lɨəŋ˧˧ jəŋ˧˧]Saigon [lɨəŋ˧˧ jəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lương dân means a pagan.
Chinese characters: 良民 (良 “good; virtuous” + 民 “people”)
Meanings of lương dân in English
Noun
- those who do not follow Christianity in general or Catholicism in particular; a pagan
- dated good, virtuous citizen
Synonyms and antonyms of lương dân
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Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 良民, composed of 良 (“good; virtuous”) and 民 (“people”). The second sense came into popular usage under the Nguyễn dynasty as the result of their anti-Catholics policies.
Frequently asked questions
What does lương dân mean in English?
lương dân (noun) means "a pagan".
How do you pronounce lương dân?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨəŋ˧˧ zən˧˧]; Saigon [lɨəŋ˧˧ jəŋ˧˧]. Tones: lương — level tone (ngang), dân — level tone (ngang).
Is lương dân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lương dân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 良民.