sanh viên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sajŋ̟˧˧ viən˧˧]Huế [ʂɛɲ˧˧ viəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʂan˧˧ viəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sanh viên means a postsecondary/undergraduate student.
Also spelled sinh viên — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 生員 (生 “student” + 員 “-er”)
Meanings of sanh viên in English
Noun
- a postsecondary/undergraduate student
- sinh viên năm nhấta postsecondary freshman
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 生員, composed of 生 (“student”) and 員 (“-er”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sanh viên mean in English?
sanh viên (noun) means "a postsecondary/undergraduate student".
How do you pronounce sanh viên?
IPA: Hanoi [sajŋ̟˧˧ viən˧˧]; Saigon [ʂan˧˧ viəŋ˧˧]. Tones: sanh — level tone (ngang), viên — level tone (ngang).
Is sanh viên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sanh viên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生員.