vệ binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ve˧˨ʔ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [vej˨˩ʔ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [vej˨˩˨ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vệ binh means guard.
Chinese characters: 衛兵
Meanings of vệ binh in English
Noun
- guard
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 衛兵 (“guard”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vệ binh mean in English?
vệ binh (noun) means "guard".
How do you pronounce vệ binh?
IPA: Hanoi [ve˧˨ʔ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [vej˨˩˨ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: vệ — heavy tone (nặng), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is vệ binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vệ binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 衛兵.