tàn binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːn˨˩ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [taːŋ˦˩ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàn binh means remaining troops; remnants of a defeated army.
Chinese characters: 殘兵
Meanings of tàn binh in English
Noun
- remaining troops; remnants of a defeated army
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殘兵.
Frequently asked questions
What does tàn binh mean in English?
tàn binh (noun) means "remaining troops; remnants of a defeated army".
How do you pronounce tàn binh?
IPA: Hanoi [taːn˨˩ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: tàn — falling tone (huyền), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is tàn binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tàn binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殘兵.