viêm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [viəm˧˧]Huế [viəm˧˧]Saigon [vim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
viêm means inflammation.
Chinese characters: 炎
Meanings of viêm in English
Noun
- inflammation
- viêm họngsore throat
Words with viêm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 炎.
Frequently asked questions
What does viêm mean in English?
viêm (noun) means "inflammation".
How do you pronounce viêm?
IPA: Hanoi [viəm˧˧]; Saigon [vim˧˧]. Tones: viêm — level tone (ngang).
Is viêm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. viêm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 炎.