trinh tiết
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ tiət̚˧˦]Huế [ʈɨn˧˧ tiək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʈɨn˧˧ tiək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trinh tiết means chastity; virginity.
Chinese characters: 貞節
Meanings of trinh tiết in English
Noun
- chastity (of a woman); virginity
Adjective
- chaste; virgin
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 貞節.
Frequently asked questions
What does trinh tiết mean in English?
trinh tiết (noun) means "chastity; virginity".
How do you pronounce trinh tiết?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ tiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʈɨn˧˧ tiək̚˦˥]. Tones: trinh — level tone (ngang), tiết — rising tone (sắc).
Is trinh tiết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trinh tiết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 貞節.