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thánh thiện

adjective
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˦ tʰiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰɛɲ˦˧˥ tʰiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰan˦˥ tʰiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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thánh thiện means holy; saintly.

Meanings of thánh thiện in English

Adjective

  1. holy; saintly

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 聖 and 善.

Frequently asked questions

What does thánh thiện mean in English?

thánh thiện (adjective) means "holy; saintly".

How do you pronounce thánh thiện?

IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˦ tʰiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰan˦˥ tʰiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: thánh — rising tone (sắc), thiện — heavy tone (nặng).

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