thắng cảnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰaŋ˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˩]Huế [tʰaŋ˦˧˥ kɛɲ˧˨]Saigon [tʰaŋ˦˥ kan˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thắng cảnh means beautiful scenery or landscape; beauty spot; scenic beauty.
Chinese characters: 勝景 (勝 “to win” + 景 “scenery”)
Meanings of thắng cảnh in English
Noun
- beautiful scenery or landscape; beauty spot; scenic beauty; landmarks
Words with thắng cảnh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 勝景, composed of 勝 (“to win”) and 景 (“scenery”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thắng cảnh mean in English?
thắng cảnh (noun) means "beautiful scenery or landscape; beauty spot; scenic beauty".
How do you pronounce thắng cảnh?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaŋ˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˩]; Saigon [tʰaŋ˦˥ kan˨˩˦]. Tones: thắng — rising tone (sắc), cảnh — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thắng cảnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thắng cảnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勝景.