tiền nhuận bút
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiền nhuận bút means pay gotten from a writing; drawing or painting job; especially for a publisher.
Meanings of tiền nhuận bút in English
Noun
- pay gotten from a writing, drawing or painting job, especially for a publisher
Etymology
tiền (“money”) + Chinese 潤筆 /润笔 (rùnbǐ, “to (re-)moist the brush/pen tip by dipping it in ink”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiền nhuận bút mean in English?
tiền nhuận bút (noun) means "pay gotten from a writing; drawing or painting job; especially for a publisher".
How do you pronounce tiền nhuận bút?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˨˩ ɲwən˧˨ʔ ʔɓut̚˧˦]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ ɲwəŋ˨˩˨ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: tiền — falling tone (huyền), nhuận — heavy tone (nặng), bút — rising tone (sắc).