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tân tinh

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tən˧˧ tïŋ˧˧]Huế [təŋ˧˧ tɨn˧˧]Saigon [təŋ˧˧ tɨn˧˧] browser voice
Syllables · tones

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tân tinh means nova.

Chinese characters: 新星

Meanings of tân tinh in English

Noun

  1. nova

Words with tân tinh

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 新星 (“nova”).

Frequently asked questions

What does tân tinh mean in English?

tân tinh (noun) means "nova".

How do you pronounce tân tinh?

IPA: Hanoi [tən˧˧ tïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [təŋ˧˧ tɨn˧˧]. Tones: tân — level tone (ngang), tinh — level tone (ngang).

Is tân tinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tân tinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 新星.

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