tử thần
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ tʰən˨˩]Huế [tɨ˧˨ tʰəŋ˦˩]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ tʰəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tử thần means decides on; or embodies death; such as Hades.
Chinese characters: 死神 (死 “death” + 神 “god”)
Meanings of tử thần in English
Noun
- a magical being that rules over, decides on, or embodies death, such as Hades, Pluto, the Grim Reaper or a shinigami
Adjective
- literary associated with death, or deities or personifications of death
- Harry Potter và Bảo Bối Tử ThầnHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 死神, composed of 死 (“death”) and 神 (“god”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tử thần mean in English?
tử thần (noun) means "decides on; or embodies death; such as Hades".
How do you pronounce tử thần?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ tʰən˨˩]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ tʰəŋ˨˩]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), thần — falling tone (huyền).
Is tử thần a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tử thần is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 死神.