sơn xuyên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səːn˧˧ swiən˧˧]Huế [ʂəːŋ˧˧ swiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʂəːŋ˧˧ s⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơn xuyên means landscape.
Chinese characters: 山川 (山 “mountain” + 川 “river”)
Meanings of sơn xuyên in English
Noun
- landscape
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 山川, composed of 山 (“mountain”) and 川 (“river”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sơn xuyên mean in English?
sơn xuyên (noun) means "landscape".
How do you pronounce sơn xuyên?
IPA: Hanoi [səːn˧˧ swiən˧˧]; Saigon [ʂəːŋ˧˧ s⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧]. Tones: sơn — level tone (ngang), xuyên — level tone (ngang).
Is sơn xuyên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơn xuyên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 山川.