yến
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiən˧˦]Huế [ʔiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔiəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
yến means a swift; synonym of én.
Chinese characters: 燕 Classifier: con — e.g. một con yến (one swift)
Meanings of yến in English
Noun
- a swift (bird)
- yến sàoedible swift nest
- synonym of én (“swallow”) (bird) ≈ én
Noun
- a unit of weight, equal to 10 kilograms
Noun
- archaic a banquet
Words with yến
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 燕 (“swallow”). Doublet of én.
Frequently asked questions
What does yến mean in English?
yến (noun) means "a swift; synonym of én".
How do you pronounce yến?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiən˧˦]; Saigon [ʔiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: yến — rising tone (sắc).
Is yến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. yến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 燕.
What classifier is used with yến?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con yến" (one a swift).