sâm nhung
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səm˧˧ ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʂəm˧˧ ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ʂəm˧˧ ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sâm nhung means any expensive Chinese medicine.
Chinese characters: 參茸
Meanings of sâm nhung in English
Noun
- any expensive Chinese medicine
- ginseng and velvet antler
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 參茸, composed of 參 and 茸.
Frequently asked questions
What does sâm nhung mean in English?
sâm nhung (noun) means "any expensive Chinese medicine".
How do you pronounce sâm nhung?
IPA: Hanoi [səm˧˧ ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ʂəm˧˧ ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: sâm — level tone (ngang), nhung — level tone (ngang).
Is sâm nhung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sâm nhung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 參茸.