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miến

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [miən˧˦]Huế [miəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [miəŋ˦˥] browser voice
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miến means cellophane noodles.

Chinese characters: 麵

Meanings of miến in English

Noun

  1. cellophane noodles

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 麵. Doublet of mì.

Frequently asked questions

What does miến mean in English?

miến (noun) means "cellophane noodles".

How do you pronounce miến?

IPA: Hanoi [miən˧˦]; Saigon [miəŋ˦˥]. Tones: miến — rising tone (sắc).

Is miến a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. miến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 麵.

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