thiên định
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiên định means predestined; predetermined; fated.
Meanings of thiên định in English
Adjective
- predestined; predetermined; fated
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 天定.
Frequently asked questions
What does thiên định mean in English?
thiên định (adjective) means "predestined; predetermined; fated".
How do you pronounce thiên định?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiən˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰiəŋ˧˧ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: thiên — level tone (ngang), định — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thiên định a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiên định is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 天定.