thân thế
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰən˧˧ tʰe˧˦]Huế [tʰəŋ˧˧ tʰej˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰəŋ˧˧ tʰej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thân thế means life; background; identity.
Chinese characters: 身世
Meanings of thân thế in English
Noun
- life (especially of a famed person); background; identity; status
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 身世.
Frequently asked questions
What does thân thế mean in English?
thân thế (noun) means "life; background; identity".
How do you pronounce thân thế?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰən˧˧ tʰe˧˦]; Saigon [tʰəŋ˧˧ tʰej˦˥]. Tones: thân — level tone (ngang), thế — rising tone (sắc).
Is thân thế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thân thế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 身世.