tuấn mã
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [twən˧˦ maː˦ˀ˥]Huế [twəŋ˦˧˥ maː˧˨]Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˦˥ maː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tuấn mã means excellent horse; prized horse.
Chinese characters: 駿馬 (駿 “excellent horse” + 馬 “horse”) Classifier: con — e.g. một con tuấn mã (one excellent horse)
Meanings of tuấn mã in English
Noun
- literary excellent horse, prized horse
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 駿馬, composed of 駿 (“excellent horse”) and 馬 (“horse”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tuấn mã mean in English?
tuấn mã (noun) means "excellent horse; prized horse".
How do you pronounce tuấn mã?
IPA: Hanoi [twən˧˦ maː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˦˥ maː˨˩˦]. Tones: tuấn — rising tone (sắc), mã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tuấn mã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tuấn mã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 駿馬.
What classifier is used with tuấn mã?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con tuấn mã" (one excellent horse).