vinh hiển
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vïŋ˧˧ hiən˧˩]Huế [vɨn˧˧ hiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [vɨn˧˧ hiəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vinh hiển means prestigious; distinguished.
Chinese characters: 榮顯
Meanings of vinh hiển in English
Adjective
- formal, literary prestigious; distinguished ≈ hiển vinh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 榮顯.
Frequently asked questions
What does vinh hiển mean in English?
vinh hiển (adjective) means "prestigious; distinguished".
How do you pronounce vinh hiển?
IPA: Hanoi [vïŋ˧˧ hiən˧˩]; Saigon [vɨn˧˧ hiəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: vinh — level tone (ngang), hiển — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is vinh hiển a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vinh hiển is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 榮顯.