mê tín
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [me˧˧ tin˧˦]Huế [mej˧˧ tin˦˧˥]Saigon [mej˧˧ tɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mê tín means to be superstitious; to have blind faith in.
Chinese characters: 迷信
Meanings of mê tín in English
Verb
- to be superstitious
- mê tín dị đoansuperstitious and heretical
- colloquial to have blind faith in
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 迷信.
Frequently asked questions
What does mê tín mean in English?
mê tín (verb) means "to be superstitious; to have blind faith in".
How do you pronounce mê tín?
IPA: Hanoi [me˧˧ tin˧˦]; Saigon [mej˧˧ tɨn˦˥]. Tones: mê — level tone (ngang), tín — rising tone (sắc).
Is mê tín a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mê tín is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 迷信.