tiền sử
noun
Hanoi [tiən˨˩ sɨ˧˩]Huế [tiəŋ˦˩ ʂɨ˧˨]Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ ʂɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiền sử means prehistory.
Meanings of tiền sử in English
Noun
- prehistory (history of human culture prior to written records)
- of a patient the fact that you have had a disease or illness before; a "history" of a particular disease or illness
- Nó có tiền sử động kinh.He's got a seizure before.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 前 (“fore-”) and 史 (“history”). Compare Chinese 史前 (sử tiền), Chinese 史前史 (sử tiền sử), and Japanese 先史 (senshi, tiên sử).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiền sử mean in English?
tiền sử (noun) means "prehistory".
How do you pronounce tiền sử?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˨˩ sɨ˧˩]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ ʂɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: tiền — falling tone (huyền), sử — dipping tone (hỏi).