luân hồi
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lwən˧˧ hoj˨˩]Huế [lwəŋ˧˧ hoj˦˩]Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧ hoj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
luân hồi means samsara.
Chinese characters: 輪迴
Meanings of luân hồi in English
Noun
- samsara (transmigration of psycho-physical aggregates)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 輪迴.
Frequently asked questions
What does luân hồi mean in English?
luân hồi (noun) means "samsara".
How do you pronounce luân hồi?
IPA: Hanoi [lwən˧˧ hoj˨˩]; Saigon [l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧ hoj˨˩]. Tones: luân — level tone (ngang), hồi — falling tone (huyền).
Is luân hồi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. luân hồi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 輪迴.