xiển dương
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [siən˧˩ zɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [siəŋ˧˨ jɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [siəŋ˨˩˦ jɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xiển dương means to elaborate and expedite; to cherish.
Chinese characters: 闡揚
Meanings of xiển dương in English
Verb
- to elaborate and expedite; to cherish
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 闡揚.
Frequently asked questions
What does xiển dương mean in English?
xiển dương (verb) means "to elaborate and expedite; to cherish".
How do you pronounce xiển dương?
IPA: Hanoi [siən˧˩ zɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [siəŋ˨˩˦ jɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: xiển — dipping tone (hỏi), dương — level tone (ngang).
Is xiển dương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xiển dương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 闡揚.