siêu hình
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [siəw˧˧ hïŋ˨˩]Huế [ʂiw˧˧ hɨn˦˩]Saigon [ʂiw˧˧ hɨn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
siêu hình means metaphysical.
Chinese characters: 超形 (超 “super-” + 形 “image”)
Meanings of siêu hình in English
Adjective
- metaphysical
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 超形, composed of 超 (“super-”) and 形 (“image”), equivalent to siêu- + hình
Frequently asked questions
What does siêu hình mean in English?
siêu hình (adjective) means "metaphysical".
How do you pronounce siêu hình?
IPA: Hanoi [siəw˧˧ hïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ʂiw˧˧ hɨn˨˩]. Tones: siêu — level tone (ngang), hình — falling tone (huyền).
Is siêu hình a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. siêu hình is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 超形.