hình thanh
[hïŋ˨˩ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a phono-semantic compound, one of the six types of Han characters, containing characters comprising a part that indicates the meaning, and a part that indicates the pronunciation.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hình thanh” mean?
(noun) a phono-semantic compound, one of the six types of Han characters, containing characters comprising a part that indicates the meaning, and a part that indicates the pronunciation.
Is “hình thanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.