tinh giản
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ zaːn˧˩]Huế [tɨn˧˧ jaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ jaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh giản means to streamline; to simplify.
Chinese characters: 精簡
Meanings of tinh giản in English
Verb
- to streamline; to simplify
- to downsize; to retrench; to decruit
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 精簡.
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh giản mean in English?
tinh giản (verb) means "to streamline; to simplify".
How do you pronounce tinh giản?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ zaːn˧˩]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ jaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), giản — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tinh giản a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh giản is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精簡.