thân binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰən˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [tʰəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [tʰəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thân binh means bodyguard.
Chinese characters: 親兵
Meanings of thân binh in English
Noun
- bodyguard (of important person)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 親兵.
Frequently asked questions
What does thân binh mean in English?
thân binh (noun) means "bodyguard".
How do you pronounce thân binh?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰən˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tʰəŋ˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: thân — level tone (ngang), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is thân binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thân binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 親兵.