tranh biện
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ ʔɓiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʈɛɲ˧˧ ʔɓiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʈan˧˧ ʔɓiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tranh biện means to debate; to contest.
Chinese characters: 爭辯
Meanings of tranh biện in English
Verb
- to debate; to contest
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 爭辯.
Frequently asked questions
What does tranh biện mean in English?
tranh biện (verb) means "to debate; to contest".
How do you pronounce tranh biện?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ ʔɓiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʈan˧˧ ʔɓiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tranh — level tone (ngang), biện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tranh biện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tranh biện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 爭辯.