sứ mệnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨ˧˦ məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂɨ˨˩˦ men˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂɨ˦˥ məːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sứ mệnh means a lofty.
Chinese characters: 使命 (使 “envoy” + 命 “order”)
Meanings of sứ mệnh in English
Noun
- a lofty, broadly defined mission that a nation, community or corporation claims to be fulfilling or aspiring to fulfil
- sứ mệnh/mạng lịch sửa historic mission
- sứ mệnh giải phóng dân tộcthe mission of liberating our nation
- tuyên bố sứ mệnha 'mission statement
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 使命, composed of 使 (“envoy”) and 命 (“order”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sứ mệnh mean in English?
sứ mệnh (noun) means "a lofty".
How do you pronounce sứ mệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨ˧˦ məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂɨ˦˥ məːn˨˩˨]. Tones: sứ — rising tone (sắc), mệnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is sứ mệnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sứ mệnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 使命.