trấn tĩnh
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trấn tĩnh means to keep one's head cool; to calm oneself down.
Meanings of trấn tĩnh in English
Verb
- to keep one's head cool; to calm oneself down
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鎮靜.
Frequently asked questions
What does trấn tĩnh mean in English?
trấn tĩnh (verb) means "to keep one's head cool; to calm oneself down".
How do you pronounce trấn tĩnh?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕən˧˦ tïŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʈəŋ˦˥ tɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: trấn — rising tone (sắc), tĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is trấn tĩnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trấn tĩnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鎮靜.