quốc dân
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ zən˧˧]Huế [kuək̚˦˧˥ jəŋ˧˧]Saigon [wək̚˦˥ jəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quốc dân means a citizen.
Chinese characters: 國民 (國 “country” + 民 “folk”)
Meanings of quốc dân in English
Noun
- a citizen (of a given nation)
Adjective
- national ≈ quốc gia
- nationalist
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 國民, composed of 國 (“country”) and 民 (“folk”).
Frequently asked questions
What does quốc dân mean in English?
quốc dân (noun) means "a citizen".
How do you pronounce quốc dân?
IPA: Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ zən˧˧]; Saigon [wək̚˦˥ jəŋ˧˧]. Tones: quốc — rising tone (sắc), dân — level tone (ngang).
Is quốc dân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quốc dân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 國民.