toàn quyền
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [twaːn˨˩ kwiən˨˩]Huế [twaːŋ˦˩ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
toàn quyền means a governor-general; full executive power.
Chinese characters: 全權
Meanings of toàn quyền in English
Noun
- a governor-general
- Toàn quyền Đông Dươnga governor-general of French Indochina
- Toàn quyền Canadaa governor-general of Canada
- full executive power
Adjective
- plenipotentiary
- đại sứ đặc mệnh toàn quyềnan ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 全權 (“full power”).
Frequently asked questions
What does toàn quyền mean in English?
toàn quyền (noun) means "a governor-general; full executive power".
How do you pronounce toàn quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [twaːn˨˩ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: toàn — falling tone (huyền), quyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is toàn quyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. toàn quyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 全權.