tân binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tən˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [təŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [təŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tân binh means rookie; novice.
Chinese characters: 新兵
Meanings of tân binh in English
Noun
- rookie; novice ≈ lính mới
- new recruit
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 新兵.
Frequently asked questions
What does tân binh mean in English?
tân binh (noun) means "rookie; novice".
How do you pronounce tân binh?
IPA: Hanoi [tən˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [təŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: tân — level tone (ngang), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is tân binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tân binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 新兵.