phiền não
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fiən˨˩ naːw˦ˀ˥]Huế [fiəŋ˦˩ naːw˧˨]Saigon [fiəŋ˨˩ naːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phiền não means klesha; worry.
Chinese characters: 煩惱
Meanings of phiền não in English
Noun
- klesha
- worry
Adjective
- worried; distressed
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 煩惱 (“klesha”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phiền não mean in English?
phiền não (noun) means "klesha; worry".
How do you pronounce phiền não?
IPA: Hanoi [fiən˨˩ naːw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fiəŋ˨˩ naːw˨˩˦]. Tones: phiền — falling tone (huyền), não — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is phiền não a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phiền não is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 煩惱.