thành niên
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˨˩ niən˧˧]Huế [tʰɛɲ˦˩ niəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tʰan˨˩ niəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thành niên means adult; major.
Chinese characters: 成年
Meanings of thành niên in English
Adjective
- of a person adult; major
- of a person 18 years old or older
- chưa/vị thành niên17 or younger; minor; underage
Synonyms and antonyms of thành niên
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 成年 (“to come of age”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thành niên mean in English?
thành niên (adjective) means "adult; major".
How do you pronounce thành niên?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˨˩ niən˧˧]; Saigon [tʰan˨˩ niəŋ˧˧]. Tones: thành — falling tone (huyền), niên — level tone (ngang).
Is thành niên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thành niên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 成年.