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thiên kim

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰiən˧˧ kim˧˧]Huế [tʰiəŋ˧˧ kim˧˧]Saigon [tʰiəŋ˧˧ kim˧˧] browser voice
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thiên kim means a noble family's daughter.

Chinese characters: 千金

Meanings of thiên kim in English

Noun

  1. literary a noble family's daughter

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 千金.

Frequently asked questions

What does thiên kim mean in English?

thiên kim (noun) means "a noble family's daughter".

How do you pronounce thiên kim?

IPA: Hanoi [tʰiən˧˧ kim˧˧]; Saigon [tʰiəŋ˧˧ kim˧˧]. Tones: thiên — level tone (ngang), kim — level tone (ngang).

Is thiên kim a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. thiên kim is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 千金.

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