sinh tử
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ tɨ˧˩]Huế [ʂɨn˧˧ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sinh tử means to live and die.
Chinese characters: 生死
Meanings of sinh tử in English
Verb
- to live and die
Adjective
- colloquial life-or-death (of critical importance for survival)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 生死.
Frequently asked questions
What does sinh tử mean in English?
sinh tử (verb) means "to live and die".
How do you pronounce sinh tử?
IPA: Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: sinh — level tone (ngang), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is sinh tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sinh tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生死.