tù binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tu˨˩ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [tʊw˦˩ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [tʊw˨˩ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tù binh means prisoner; POW.
Chinese characters: 囚兵
Meanings of tù binh in English
Noun
- prisoner; POW
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 囚兵.
Frequently asked questions
What does tù binh mean in English?
tù binh (noun) means "prisoner; POW".
How do you pronounce tù binh?
IPA: Hanoi [tu˨˩ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tʊw˨˩ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: tù — falling tone (huyền), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is tù binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tù binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 囚兵.