tĩnh vật
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tĩnh vật means a still life subject.
Meanings of tĩnh vật in English
Noun
- painting; drawing; painting; drawing a still life subject
- tranh tĩnh vậtstill life; a still life piece
- Trung tâm có lớp tĩnh vật và lớp chân dung.We offer still life and portraiture classes.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 靜物, composed of 靜 (“still”) and 物 (“thing”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tĩnh vật mean in English?
tĩnh vật (noun) means "a still life subject".
How do you pronounce tĩnh vật?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˦ˀ˥ vət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ vək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã), vật — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tĩnh vật a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tĩnh vật is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 靜物.