thiêu thân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰiəw˧˧ tʰən˧˧]Huế [tʰiw˧˧ tʰəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tʰiw˧˧ tʰəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiêu thân means mayfly; moth.
Chinese characters: 焼身 Classifier: con — e.g. một con thiêu thân (one mayfly)
Meanings of thiêu thân in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 焼身 (“self-immolation”), referring to the fact that many species of nocturnal insects are attracted to light sources, even lethal ones like fire.
Frequently asked questions
What does thiêu thân mean in English?
thiêu thân (noun) means "mayfly; moth".
How do you pronounce thiêu thân?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiəw˧˧ tʰən˧˧]; Saigon [tʰiw˧˧ tʰəŋ˧˧]. Tones: thiêu — level tone (ngang), thân — level tone (ngang).
Is thiêu thân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiêu thân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 焼身.
What classifier is used with thiêu thân?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con thiêu thân" (one mayfly).