niên hiệu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [niən˧˧ hiəw˧˨ʔ]Huế [niəŋ˧˧ hiw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [niəŋ˧˧ hiw˨˩˨] browser voice
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niên hiệu means an era name.
Chinese characters: 年號 (年 “year” + 號 “appellation”)
Meanings of niên hiệu in English
Noun
- an era name
- Nguyễn Ánh lấy niên hiệu là Gia Long.Nguyễn Ánh started the Gia Long era.
- Sau khi Nhật hoàng Akihito thoái vị, Thái tử Naruhito lên ngôi và lấy niên hiệu là Reiwa.After Emperor Akihito abdicated, Crown Prince Naruhito ascended the throne and started the Reiwa era.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 年號, composed of 年 (“year”) and 號 (“appellation”).
Frequently asked questions
What does niên hiệu mean in English?
niên hiệu (noun) means "an era name".
How do you pronounce niên hiệu?
IPA: Hanoi [niən˧˧ hiəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [niəŋ˧˧ hiw˨˩˨]. Tones: niên — level tone (ngang), hiệu — heavy tone (nặng).
Is niên hiệu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. niên hiệu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 年號.