niên giám
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [niən˧˧ zaːm˧˦]Huế [niəŋ˧˧ jaːm˦˧˥]Saigon [niəŋ˧˧ jaːm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
niên giám means almanac; yearbook.
Chinese characters: 年鑑
Meanings of niên giám in English
Noun
- almanac; yearbook
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 年鑑.
Frequently asked questions
What does niên giám mean in English?
niên giám (noun) means "almanac; yearbook".
How do you pronounce niên giám?
IPA: Hanoi [niən˧˧ zaːm˧˦]; Saigon [niəŋ˧˧ jaːm˦˥]. Tones: niên — level tone (ngang), giám — rising tone (sắc).
Is niên giám a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. niên giám is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 年鑑.