thần y
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰən˨˩ ʔi˧˧]Huế [tʰəŋ˦˩ ʔɪj˧˧]Saigon [tʰəŋ˨˩ ʔɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 神醫 (神 “godly” + 醫 “physician”)
Meanings of thần y in English
Noun
- a doctor or physician who is claimed to be able to cure almost all illnesses
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 神醫, composed of 神 (“godly”) and 醫 (“physician”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce thần y?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰən˨˩ ʔi˧˧]; Saigon [tʰəŋ˨˩ ʔɪj˧˧]. Tones: thần — falling tone (huyền), y — level tone (ngang).
Is thần y a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thần y is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 神醫.