tinh vân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ vən˧˧]Huế [tɨn˧˧ vəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ vəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh vân means a nebula.
Chinese characters: 星雲 (星 “star” + 雲 “cloud”)
Meanings of tinh vân in English
Noun
- a nebula
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 星雲, composed of 星 (“star”) and 雲 (“cloud”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh vân mean in English?
tinh vân (noun) means "a nebula".
How do you pronounce tinh vân?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ vən˧˧]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ vəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), vân — level tone (ngang).
Is tinh vân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh vân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 星雲.