sùng kính
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kïŋ˧˦]Huế [ʂʊwŋ͡m˦˩ kɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [ʂʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sùng kính means to venerate; to hold in reverence.
Chinese characters: 崇敬
Meanings of sùng kính in English
Verb
- literary to venerate; to hold in reverence
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 崇敬.
Frequently asked questions
What does sùng kính mean in English?
sùng kính (verb) means "to venerate; to hold in reverence".
How do you pronounce sùng kính?
IPA: Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [ʂʊwŋ͡m˨˩ kɨn˦˥]. Tones: sùng — falling tone (huyền), kính — rising tone (sắc).
Is sùng kính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sùng kính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 崇敬.