viễn dương
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [viən˦ˀ˥ zɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [viəŋ˧˨ jɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [viəŋ˨˩˦ jɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
viễn dương means oceangoing.
Chinese characters: 遠洋
Meanings of viễn dương in English
Adjective
- oceangoing
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 遠洋.
Frequently asked questions
What does viễn dương mean in English?
viễn dương (adjective) means "oceangoing".
How do you pronounce viễn dương?
IPA: Hanoi [viən˦ˀ˥ zɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [viəŋ˨˩˦ jɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: viễn — creaky rising tone (ngã), dương — level tone (ngang).
Is viễn dương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. viễn dương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 遠洋.