sơ sinh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səː˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʂəː˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơ sinh means newborn.
Chinese characters: 初生 (初 “first; earliest” + 生 “to birth; to live”)
Meanings of sơ sinh in English
Adjective
- newborn
- trẻ sơ sinhnewborn children
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 初生, composed of 初 (“first; earliest”) and 生 (“to birth; to live”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sơ sinh mean in English?
sơ sinh (adjective) means "newborn".
How do you pronounce sơ sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: sơ — level tone (ngang), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is sơ sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơ sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 初生.