thánh hiền
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˦ hiən˨˩]Huế [tʰɛɲ˦˧˥ hiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [tʰan˦˥ hiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thánh hiền means sage; wisdom; talent.
Chinese characters: 聖賢
Meanings of thánh hiền in English
Noun
- sage, person who later generations venerate for their exceptional virtue, wisdom, talent, etc.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 聖賢.
Frequently asked questions
What does thánh hiền mean in English?
thánh hiền (noun) means "sage; wisdom; talent".
How do you pronounce thánh hiền?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˦ hiən˨˩]; Saigon [tʰan˦˥ hiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: thánh — rising tone (sắc), hiền — falling tone (huyền).
Is thánh hiền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thánh hiền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 聖賢.