thiện nguyện
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰiən˧˨ʔ ŋwiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰiəŋ˨˩ʔ ŋwiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰiəŋ˨˩˨ ŋwiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiện nguyện means to volunteer.
Chinese characters: 善願
Meanings of thiện nguyện in English
Verb
- to volunteer ≈ tình nguyện
Words with thiện nguyện
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 善願
Frequently asked questions
What does thiện nguyện mean in English?
thiện nguyện (verb) means "to volunteer".
How do you pronounce thiện nguyện?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiən˧˨ʔ ŋwiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰiəŋ˨˩˨ ŋwiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: thiện — heavy tone (nặng), nguyện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thiện nguyện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiện nguyện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 善願.