vong linh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˧˧ lïŋ˧˧]Huế [vawŋ͡m˧˧ lɨn˧˧]Saigon [vawŋ͡m˧˧ lɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vong linh means soul of a deceased person; ghost; specter.
Chinese characters: 亡靈
Meanings of vong linh in English
Noun
- soul of a deceased person; ghost; specter
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 亡靈.
Frequently asked questions
What does vong linh mean in English?
vong linh (noun) means "soul of a deceased person; ghost; specter".
How do you pronounce vong linh?
IPA: Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˧˧ lïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [vawŋ͡m˧˧ lɨn˧˧]. Tones: vong — level tone (ngang), linh — level tone (ngang).
Is vong linh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vong linh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 亡靈.