tưởng niệm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˩ niəm˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨəŋ˧˨ niəm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨəŋ˨˩˦ nim˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tưởng niệm means to commemorate.
Chinese characters: 想念
Meanings of tưởng niệm in English
Verb
- formal to commemorate
- bia tưởng niệma commemorative stele
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 想念, composed of 想 and 念.
Frequently asked questions
What does tưởng niệm mean in English?
tưởng niệm (verb) means "to commemorate".
How do you pronounce tưởng niệm?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˩ niəm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨəŋ˨˩˦ nim˨˩˨]. Tones: tưởng — dipping tone (hỏi), niệm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tưởng niệm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tưởng niệm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 想念.