trung gian
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ zaːn˧˧]Huế [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trung gian means intermediary; middleman; mediator.
Chinese characters: 中間
Meanings of trung gian in English
Noun
- intermediary; middleman; mediator; broker
Adjective
- intermediate
- vật trung gian truyền bệnhdisease vector; disease carrier
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 中間 (“midway”)
Frequently asked questions
What does trung gian mean in English?
trung gian (noun) means "intermediary; middleman; mediator".
How do you pronounce trung gian?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ zaːn˧˧]; Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: trung — level tone (ngang), gian — level tone (ngang).
Is trung gian a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trung gian is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 中間.