sênh tiền
noun
Hanoi [səjŋ̟˧˧ tiən˨˩]Huế [ʂen˧˧ tiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʂəːn˧˧ tiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sênh tiền means rasp; and jingle.
Meanings of sênh tiền in English
Noun
- a percussion instrument used in traditional Vietnamese music, which is a combination of clapper, rasp, and jingle, made from three pieces of wood and old Chinese coins
Etymology
sênh (“castanets”) + tiền (“money”), as in đồng tiền (“coins (as stringed on the sênh tiền)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sênh tiền mean in English?
sênh tiền (noun) means "rasp; and jingle".
How do you pronounce sênh tiền?
IPA: Hanoi [səjŋ̟˧˧ tiən˨˩]; Saigon [ʂəːn˧˧ tiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: sênh — level tone (ngang), tiền — falling tone (huyền).