tỉnh thành
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˩ tʰajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [tɨn˧˨ tʰɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ tʰan˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tỉnh thành means provinces and cities; i.e..
Chinese characters: 省城
Meanings of tỉnh thành in English
Noun
- provinces and cities, i.e., the top-level administrative subdivisions of Vietnam
Adjective
- developed, sophisticated
Synonyms and antonyms of tỉnh thành
Antonyms
Etymology
Blend of tỉnh (“province”) + thành phố (“city”), superficially
Frequently asked questions
What does tỉnh thành mean in English?
tỉnh thành (noun) means "provinces and cities; i.e.".
How do you pronounce tỉnh thành?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˩ tʰajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ tʰan˨˩]. Tones: tỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi), thành — falling tone (huyền).
Is tỉnh thành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tỉnh thành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 省城.