sinh linh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ lïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʂɨn˧˧ lɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ lɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sinh linh means a mortal soul.
Chinese characters: 生靈 (生 “living” + 靈 “soul”)
Meanings of sinh linh in English
Noun
- literary a mortal soul (person, especially as one among many), especially one that's under the protection of a higher being
- những sinh linh bé bỏngfragile, delicate souls
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 生靈, composed of 生 (“living”) and 靈 (“soul”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sinh linh mean in English?
sinh linh (noun) means "a mortal soul".
How do you pronounce sinh linh?
IPA: Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ lïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ lɨn˧˧]. Tones: sinh — level tone (ngang), linh — level tone (ngang).
Is sinh linh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sinh linh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生靈.