tình thương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [tɨn˦˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tɨn˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tình thương means love; compassion; affection.
Chinese characters: 情傷 (情 “feeling” + 傷 “wound”)
Meanings of tình thương in English
Noun
- love; compassion; affection
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 情傷, composed of 情 (“feeling”) and 傷 (“wound”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tình thương mean in English?
tình thương (noun) means "love; compassion; affection".
How do you pronounce tình thương?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tình — falling tone (huyền), thương — level tone (ngang).
Is tình thương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tình thương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 情傷.