tần ngự
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tən˨˩ ŋɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [təŋ˦˩ ŋɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [təŋ˨˩ ŋɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tần ngự means royal concubine.
Chinese characters: 嬪御 (嬪 “court lady” + 御 “imperial”)
Meanings of tần ngự in English
Noun
- royal concubine
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 嬪御, composed of 嬪 (“court lady”) and 御 (“imperial”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tần ngự mean in English?
tần ngự (noun) means "royal concubine".
How do you pronounce tần ngự?
IPA: Hanoi [tən˨˩ ŋɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [təŋ˨˩ ŋɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: tần — falling tone (huyền), ngự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tần ngự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tần ngự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 嬪御.