nguyên sinh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋwiən˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [ŋwiəŋ˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [ŋwiəŋ˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nguyên sinh means primordial; primeval; uncontaminated and undeveloped.
Chinese characters: 原生 (原 “origin; foundation” + 生 “life”)
Meanings of nguyên sinh in English
Adjective
- primordial; primeval; uncontaminated and undeveloped
- protoplasmic; protozoic; eukaryotic
- Proterozoic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 原生, composed of 原 (“origin; foundation”) and 生 (“life”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nguyên sinh mean in English?
nguyên sinh (adjective) means "primordial; primeval; uncontaminated and undeveloped".
How do you pronounce nguyên sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋwiən˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ŋwiəŋ˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: nguyên — level tone (ngang), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is nguyên sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nguyên sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 原生.