uyển chuyển
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwiən˧˩ t͡ɕwiən˧˩]Huế [ʔwiəŋ˧˨ t͡ɕwiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [(ʔ)wiəŋ˨˩˦ c⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
uyển chuyển means lissom; lithe.
Chinese characters: 婉轉
Meanings of uyển chuyển in English
Adjective
- lissom, lithe
- flexible, supple
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 婉轉, composed of 婉 and 轉.
Frequently asked questions
What does uyển chuyển mean in English?
uyển chuyển (adjective) means "lissom; lithe".
How do you pronounce uyển chuyển?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwiən˧˩ t͡ɕwiən˧˩]; Saigon [(ʔ)wiəŋ˨˩˦ c⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: uyển — dipping tone (hỏi), chuyển — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is uyển chuyển a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. uyển chuyển is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 婉轉.