viễn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [viən˦ˀ˥]Huế [viəŋ˧˨]Saigon [viəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
viễn means long-sighted; far-sighted; hypermetropic.
Also spelled viễn thị — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 遠視 (遠 “far” + 視 “vision”)
Meanings of viễn in English
Adjective
- long-sighted; far-sighted; hypermetropic ≈ viễn
Words with viễn
Synonyms and antonyms of viễn
Antonyms
Etymology
See also the first element in viển vông.
Frequently asked questions
What does viễn mean in English?
viễn (adjective) means "long-sighted; far-sighted; hypermetropic".
How do you pronounce viễn?
IPA: Hanoi [viən˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [viəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: viễn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is viễn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. viễn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 遠視.