viển vông
adjective
Hanoi [viən˧˩ vəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [viəŋ˧˨ vəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [viəŋ˨˩˦ vəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
viển vông means unrealistic; impractical.
Meanings of viển vông in English
Adjective
- unrealistic; impractical
- fantastical; fanciful
- in vain; futile
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 遠望 (SV: viễn vọng).
Frequently asked questions
What does viển vông mean in English?
viển vông (adjective) means "unrealistic; impractical".
How do you pronounce viển vông?
IPA: Hanoi [viən˧˩ vəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [viəŋ˨˩˦ vəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: viển — dipping tone (hỏi), vông — level tone (ngang).