vinh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vïŋ˧˧]Huế [vɨn˧˧]Saigon [vɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vinh means glory; honour.
Chinese characters: 榮
Meanings of vinh in English
Noun
- glory; honour
- Chết vinh còn hơn sống nhục.I would rather die honorable than live on humiliated.
Words with vinh
Synonyms and antonyms of vinh
Antonyms
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vinh could be written as 永. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 榮.
Frequently asked questions
What does vinh mean in English?
vinh (noun) means "glory; honour".
How do you pronounce vinh?
IPA: Hanoi [vïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [vɨn˧˧]. Tones: vinh — level tone (ngang).
Is vinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 榮.