thương vong
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ vawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ vawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ vawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thương vong means casualties.
Chinese characters: 傷亡 (傷 “injury” + 亡 “death”)
Meanings of thương vong in English
Noun
- casualties
- Vụ tai nạn vừa rồi có ít nhất 20 thương vong.The recent accident had at least 20 casualties.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 傷亡, composed of 傷 (“injury”) and 亡 (“death”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thương vong mean in English?
thương vong (noun) means "casualties".
How do you pronounce thương vong?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ vawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˧˧ vawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: thương — level tone (ngang), vong — level tone (ngang).
Is thương vong a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thương vong is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 傷亡.