tiền thân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˨˩ tʰən˧˧]Huế [tiəŋ˦˩ tʰəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ tʰəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiền thân means a former organization; a precursor.
Chinese characters: 前身 (前 “before” + 身 “body”)
Meanings of tiền thân in English
Noun
- of an organization a former organization; a precursor
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 前身, composed of 前 (“before”) and 身 (“body”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiền thân mean in English?
tiền thân (noun) means "a former organization; a precursor".
How do you pronounce tiền thân?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˨˩ tʰən˧˧]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ tʰəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tiền — falling tone (huyền), thân — level tone (ngang).
Is tiền thân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiền thân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 前身.