vô định
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [vow˧˧ ʔɗɨn˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vow˧˧ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô định means infinitive; undetermined or undeterminable.
Chinese characters: 無定 (無 “-in” + 定 “to determine”)
Meanings of vô định in English
Adjective
- infinitive (neutral with respect to inflection)
- undetermined or undeterminable
- of certain forms of limit not definitively or precisely determined, because of the presence of infinity or zero symbols used in any of several improper combinations.
Words with vô định
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無定, composed of 無 (“-in”) and 定 (“to determine”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vô định mean in English?
vô định (adjective) means "infinitive; undetermined or undeterminable".
How do you pronounce vô định?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vow˧˧ ʔɗɨn˨˩˨]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), định — heavy tone (nặng).
Is vô định a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô định is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無定.