thuyền viên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwiən˨˩ viən˧˧]Huế [tʰwiəŋ˦˩ viəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩ viəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuyền viên means sailor; crew member.
Chinese characters: 船員
Meanings of thuyền viên in English
Noun
- sailor; crew member (of a seafaring vessel)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 船員.
Frequently asked questions
What does thuyền viên mean in English?
thuyền viên (noun) means "sailor; crew member".
How do you pronounce thuyền viên?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwiən˨˩ viən˧˧]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩ viəŋ˧˧]. Tones: thuyền — falling tone (huyền), viên — level tone (ngang).
Is thuyền viên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuyền viên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 船員.