thuyết minh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwiət̚˧˦ mïŋ˧˧]Huế [tʰwiək̚˦˧˥ mɨn˧˧]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾iək̚˦˥ mɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuyết minh means to explain; to interpret.
Chinese characters: 說明
Meanings of thuyết minh in English
Verb
- to explain; to interpret
- for foreign films or shows to provide translation with voice-over; to voice-over
- for documentaries to narrate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 說明.
Frequently asked questions
What does thuyết minh mean in English?
thuyết minh (verb) means "to explain; to interpret".
How do you pronounce thuyết minh?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwiət̚˧˦ mïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾iək̚˦˥ mɨn˧˧]. Tones: thuyết — rising tone (sắc), minh — level tone (ngang).
Is thuyết minh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuyết minh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 說明.