phiến diện
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fiən˧˦ ziən˧˨ʔ]Huế [fiəŋ˦˧˥ jiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fiəŋ˦˥ jiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phiến diện means biased; one-sided.
Chinese characters: 片面
Meanings of phiến diện in English
Adjective
- biased; one-sided
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 片面.
Frequently asked questions
What does phiến diện mean in English?
phiến diện (adjective) means "biased; one-sided".
How do you pronounce phiến diện?
IPA: Hanoi [fiən˧˦ ziən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fiəŋ˦˥ jiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: phiến — rising tone (sắc), diện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phiến diện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phiến diện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 片面.