mưu sinh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [miw˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [mɨw˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [mɨw˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mưu sinh means to make a living; to seek a livelihood.
Chinese characters: 謀生
Meanings of mưu sinh in English
Verb
- to make a living; to seek a livelihood
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 謀生.
Frequently asked questions
What does mưu sinh mean in English?
mưu sinh (verb) means "to make a living; to seek a livelihood".
How do you pronounce mưu sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [miw˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [mɨw˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: mưu — level tone (ngang), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is mưu sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mưu sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 謀生.