thiên cung
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰiən˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [tʰiəŋ˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [tʰiəŋ˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiên cung means heavenly palace; abode of the gods.
Chinese characters: 天宮
Meanings of thiên cung in English
Noun
- heavenly palace; abode of the gods
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 天宮.
Frequently asked questions
What does thiên cung mean in English?
thiên cung (noun) means "heavenly palace; abode of the gods".
How do you pronounce thiên cung?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiən˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [tʰiəŋ˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: thiên — level tone (ngang), cung — level tone (ngang).
Is thiên cung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiên cung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 天宮.