tối giản
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [toj˧˦ zaːn˧˩]Huế [toj˨˩˦ jaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [toj˦˥ jaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tối giản means irreducible.
Chinese characters: 最簡 (最 “most” + 簡 “simple”)
Meanings of tối giản in English
Adjective
- of a fraction irreducible
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 最簡, composed of 最 (“most”) and 簡 (“simple”), from Chinese 最簡分數 /最简分数 (tối giản phân số, “irreducible fraction”)
Frequently asked questions
What does tối giản mean in English?
tối giản (adjective) means "irreducible".
How do you pronounce tối giản?
IPA: Hanoi [toj˧˦ zaːn˧˩]; Saigon [toj˦˥ jaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: tối — rising tone (sắc), giản — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tối giản a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tối giản is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 最簡.