thông gia
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ zaː˧˧]Huế [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ jaː˧˧]Saigon [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ jaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thông gia means parents of husband and wife; co-parents-in-law.
Chinese characters: 通家
Meanings of thông gia in English
Noun
- parents of husband and wife; co-parents-in-law ≈ sui gia
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 通家, composed of 通 and 家.
Frequently asked questions
What does thông gia mean in English?
thông gia (noun) means "parents of husband and wife; co-parents-in-law".
How do you pronounce thông gia?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ zaː˧˧]; Saigon [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ jaː˧˧]. Tones: thông — level tone (ngang), gia — level tone (ngang).
Is thông gia a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thông gia is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 通家.