Where does “viện” come from?
viện (Vietnamese) comes from Middle Chinese 院.
viện (Vietnamese): institute; court chamber; Short for bệnh viện
Definitions
- institute; court chamber; Short for bệnh viện
Ancestry of “viện”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Chinese | 院 | — |