Vịnh Xuân quyền
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vïŋ˧˨ʔ swən˧˧ kwiən˨˩]Huế [vɨn˨˩ʔ swəŋ˧˧ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [vɨn˨˩˨ s⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Vịnh Xuân quyền means Wing Chun.
Chinese characters: 詠春拳
Meanings of Vịnh Xuân quyền in English
Noun
- Wing Chun, a concept-based Chinese martial art and form of self-defense
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 詠春拳.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vịnh Xuân quyền mean in English?
Vịnh Xuân quyền (noun) means "Wing Chun".
How do you pronounce Vịnh Xuân quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [vïŋ˧˨ʔ swən˧˧ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [vɨn˨˩˨ s⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: vịnh — heavy tone (nặng), xuân — level tone (ngang), quyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is Vịnh Xuân quyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Vịnh Xuân quyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 詠春拳.