triền miên
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˨˩ miən˧˧]Huế [ʈiəŋ˦˩ miəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʈiəŋ˨˩ miəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
triền miên means perpetually; constantly; never-ending.
Chinese characters: 纏綿
Meanings of triền miên in English
Adjective
- perpetually; constantly; never-ending
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 纏綿.
Frequently asked questions
What does triền miên mean in English?
triền miên (adjective) means "perpetually; constantly; never-ending".
How do you pronounce triền miên?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiən˨˩ miən˧˧]; Saigon [ʈiəŋ˨˩ miəŋ˧˧]. Tones: triền — falling tone (huyền), miên — level tone (ngang).
Is triền miên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. triền miên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 纏綿.