vạn năng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vaːn˧˨ʔ naŋ˧˧]Huế [vaːŋ˨˩ʔ naŋ˧˧]Saigon [vaːŋ˨˩˨ naŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vạn năng means multifunctional.
Chinese characters: 萬能 (萬 “ten thousand” + 能 “abilities”)
Meanings of vạn năng in English
Adjective
- multifunctional
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 萬能, composed of 萬 (“ten thousand”) and 能 (“abilities”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vạn năng mean in English?
vạn năng (adjective) means "multifunctional".
How do you pronounce vạn năng?
IPA: Hanoi [vaːn˧˨ʔ naŋ˧˧]; Saigon [vaːŋ˨˩˨ naŋ˧˧]. Tones: vạn — heavy tone (nặng), năng — level tone (ngang).
Is vạn năng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vạn năng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 萬能.