điển tích
noun
Hanoi [ʔɗiən˧˩ tïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɗiəŋ˧˨ tɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦ tɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
điển tích means a tale of old happenings.
Meanings of điển tích in English
Noun
- a tale of old happenings, often the basis of sayings or moral lessons ≈ điển cố
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 典 (“classical book”) and 跡 (“trace; deed”). See also Chinese 典故 (diǎngù, “allusion to classical tales”).
Frequently asked questions
What does điển tích mean in English?
điển tích (noun) means "a tale of old happenings".
How do you pronounce điển tích?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗiən˧˩ tïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦ tɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: điển — dipping tone (hỏi), tích — rising tone (sắc).