phiếm định
adjective
Hanoi [fiəm˧˦ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [fiəm˦˧˥ ʔɗɨn˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fim˦˥ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phiếm định means neutral; indifferent.
Meanings of phiếm định in English
Adjective
- neutral; indifferent (especially of an equilibrium)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 泛 (“general”) and 定 (“steady”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phiếm định mean in English?
phiếm định (adjective) means "neutral; indifferent".
How do you pronounce phiếm định?
IPA: Hanoi [fiəm˧˦ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fim˦˥ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: phiếm — rising tone (sắc), định — heavy tone (nặng).