Tây lịch kỉ nguyên
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Tây lịch kỉ nguyên means Common Era or its epoch.
Meanings of Tây lịch kỉ nguyên in English
Noun
- Common Era or its epoch (approximately the birth of Christ)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 西曆 and 紀元.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tây lịch kỉ nguyên mean in English?
Tây lịch kỉ nguyên (noun) means "Common Era or its epoch".
How do you pronounce Tây lịch kỉ nguyên?
IPA: Hanoi [təj˧˧ lïk̟̚˧˨ʔ ki˧˩ ŋwiən˧˧]; Saigon [təj˧˧ lɨt̚˨˩˨ kɪj˨˩˦ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tây — level tone (ngang), lịch — heavy tone (nặng), kỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), nguyên — level tone (ngang).