quân hàm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwən˧˧ haːm˨˩]Huế [kwəŋ˧˧ haːm˦˩]Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ haːm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quân hàm means military grade; insignia.
Chinese characters: 軍銜 Classifier: miếng — e.g. một miếng quân hàm (one military grade)
Meanings of quân hàm in English
Noun
- military grade
- insignia
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 軍銜.
Frequently asked questions
What does quân hàm mean in English?
quân hàm (noun) means "military grade; insignia".
How do you pronounce quân hàm?
IPA: Hanoi [kwən˧˧ haːm˨˩]; Saigon [wəŋ˧˧ haːm˨˩]. Tones: quân — level tone (ngang), hàm — falling tone (huyền).
Is quân hàm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quân hàm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 軍銜.
What classifier is used with quân hàm?
Common classifiers: miếng — for example "một miếng quân hàm" (one military grade).