yên ổn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiən˧˧ ʔon˧˩]Huế [ʔiəŋ˧˧ ʔoŋ˧˨]Saigon [ʔiəŋ˧˧ ʔoŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
yên ổn means peaceful; safe; undisturbed.
Chinese characters: 安穩
Meanings of yên ổn in English
Adjective
- peaceful; safe; undisturbed
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安穩.
Frequently asked questions
What does yên ổn mean in English?
yên ổn (adjective) means "peaceful; safe; undisturbed".
How do you pronounce yên ổn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiən˧˧ ʔon˧˩]; Saigon [ʔiəŋ˧˧ ʔoŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: yên — level tone (ngang), ổn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is yên ổn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. yên ổn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安穩.