tù nhân lương tâm
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tù nhân lương tâm means a prisoner of conscience.
Meanings of tù nhân lương tâm in English
Noun
- a prisoner of conscience
Etymology
tù nhân (“prisoner”) + lương tâm (“conscience”). Likely a calque of English prisoner of conscience, because such a concept is not acknowledged by the Vietnamese government as existent in Vietnam. Compare Japanese 良心の囚人 (ryōshin no shūjin).
Frequently asked questions
What does tù nhân lương tâm mean in English?
tù nhân lương tâm (noun) means "a prisoner of conscience".
How do you pronounce tù nhân lương tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [tu˨˩ ɲən˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧ təm˧˧]; Saigon [tʊw˨˩ ɲəŋ˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧ təm˧˧]. Tones: tù — falling tone (huyền), nhân — level tone (ngang), lương — level tone (ngang), tâm — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with tù nhân lương tâm?
Common classifiers: người — for example "một người tù nhân lương tâm" (one a prisoner of conscience).