âu sầu
adjective
Hanoi [ʔəw˧˧ səw˨˩]Huế [ʔəw˧˧ ʂəw˦˩]Saigon [ʔəw˧˧ ʂəw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
âu sầu means sad; sorrowful; melancholy.
Meanings of âu sầu in English
Adjective
- sad; sorrowful; melancholy
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 憂愁 (“sad”, SV: ưu sầu).
Frequently asked questions
What does âu sầu mean in English?
âu sầu (adjective) means "sad; sorrowful; melancholy".
How do you pronounce âu sầu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəw˧˧ səw˨˩]; Saigon [ʔəw˧˧ ʂəw˨˩]. Tones: âu — level tone (ngang), sầu — falling tone (huyền).