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thế thân

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰe˧˦ tʰən˧˧]Huế [tʰej˨˩˦ tʰəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tʰej˦˥ tʰəŋ˧˧] browser voice
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thế thân means a body double.

Chinese characters: 替身

Meanings of thế thân in English

Noun

  1. a body double

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 替身.

Frequently asked questions

What does thế thân mean in English?

thế thân (noun) means "a body double".

How do you pronounce thế thân?

IPA: Hanoi [tʰe˧˦ tʰən˧˧]; Saigon [tʰej˦˥ tʰəŋ˧˧]. Tones: thế — rising tone (sắc), thân — level tone (ngang).

Is thế thân a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. thế thân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 替身.

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