liên thanh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liən˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [liəŋ˧˧ tʰɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ tʰan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liên thanh means showering or outpouring.
Chinese characters: 連聲
Meanings of liên thanh in English
Adjective
- showering or outpouring
- Tiếng pháo liên thanh dù chỉ nơi xóm làng dịp Tết cũng đã làm cho lũ trẻ phấn khích khôn nguôi.The shower of firecrackers, even just in the village during Tet, had filled the children with endless excitement.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 連聲.
Frequently asked questions
What does liên thanh mean in English?
liên thanh (adjective) means "showering or outpouring".
How do you pronounce liên thanh?
IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ tʰan˧˧]. Tones: liên — level tone (ngang), thanh — level tone (ngang).
Is liên thanh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liên thanh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 連聲.