suyễn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [swiən˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʂwiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
suyễn means asthma.
Chinese characters: 喘
Meanings of suyễn in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 喘 (“to pant, to gasp”). Like hen (“asthma; to cough”), this word was originally a verb.
Frequently asked questions
What does suyễn mean in English?
suyễn (noun) means "asthma".
How do you pronounce suyễn?
IPA: Hanoi [swiən˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: suyễn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is suyễn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. suyễn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 喘.