a tòng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaː˧˧ tawŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [ʔaː˧˧ tawŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ tawŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
a tòng means to abet; to act as an accomplice; to accompany criminals.
Chinese characters: 阿從
Meanings of a tòng in English
Verb
- to abet; to act as an accomplice; to accompany criminals
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 阿從.
Frequently asked questions
What does a tòng mean in English?
a tòng (verb) means "to abet; to act as an accomplice; to accompany criminals".
How do you pronounce a tòng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaː˧˧ tawŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaː˧˧ tawŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: a — level tone (ngang), tòng — falling tone (huyền).
Is a tòng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. a tòng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 阿從.