tinh binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [tɨn˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh binh means an elite soldier; an elite troop.
Chinese characters: 精兵
Meanings of tinh binh in English
Noun
- an elite soldier
- an elite troop
- humorous, slang synonym of tinh trùng (“sperm cell”) ≈ tinh trùng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 精兵 (“elite soldier; elite troop”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh binh mean in English?
tinh binh (noun) means "an elite soldier; an elite troop".
How do you pronounce tinh binh?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is tinh binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精兵.