thiền
noun Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common
Hanoi [tʰiən˨˩]Huế [tʰiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [tʰiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiền means Zen/Chan; dhyana; jhana.
Chinese characters: 禪
Meanings of thiền in English
Noun
- Zen/Chan, dhyana, jhana
- meditation, contemplation
Noun
- Southern Vietnam Southern Vietnam form of thuyền (“beauty”)
- thiền quiênyoung and beautiful girl
Words with thiền
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 禪.
Frequently asked questions
What does thiền mean in English?
thiền (noun) means "Zen/Chan; dhyana; jhana".
How do you pronounce thiền?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiən˨˩]; Saigon [tʰiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: thiền — falling tone (huyền).
Is thiền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 禪.