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tinh linh

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ lïŋ˧˧]Huế [tɨn˧˧ lɨn˧˧]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ lɨn˧˧] browser voice
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tinh linh means spirit; fairy.

Chinese characters: 精靈

Meanings of tinh linh in English

Noun

  1. spirit, fairy

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 精靈.

Frequently asked questions

What does tinh linh mean in English?

tinh linh (noun) means "spirit; fairy".

How do you pronounce tinh linh?

IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ lïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ lɨn˧˧]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), linh — level tone (ngang).

Is tinh linh a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tinh linh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精靈.

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