tôn xưng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ton˧˧ sɨŋ˧˧]Huế [toŋ˧˧ sɨŋ˧˧]Saigon [toŋ˧˧ sɨŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tôn xưng means to address respectfully.
Chinese characters: 尊稱
Meanings of tôn xưng in English
Verb
- to address (someone) respectfully; to call by a respected name
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 尊稱.
Frequently asked questions
What does tôn xưng mean in English?
tôn xưng (verb) means "to address respectfully".
How do you pronounce tôn xưng?
IPA: Hanoi [ton˧˧ sɨŋ˧˧]; Saigon [toŋ˧˧ sɨŋ˧˧]. Tones: tôn — level tone (ngang), xưng — level tone (ngang).
Is tôn xưng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tôn xưng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 尊稱.