thiển cận
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰiən˧˩ kən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰiəŋ˧˨ kəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰiəŋ˨˩˦ kəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiển cận means short-sighted; impulsive; improvident.
Chinese characters: 淺近 (淺 “shallow” + 近 “near”)
Meanings of thiển cận in English
Adjective
- short-sighted; impulsive; improvident
- of thought, idea; view; idea; view shallow; superficial
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 淺近, composed of 淺 (“shallow”) and 近 (“near”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thiển cận mean in English?
thiển cận (adjective) means "short-sighted; impulsive; improvident".
How do you pronounce thiển cận?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiən˧˩ kən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰiəŋ˨˩˦ kəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: thiển — dipping tone (hỏi), cận — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thiển cận a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiển cận is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 淺近.