an tử
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ tɨ˧˩]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an tử means euthanasia.
Chinese characters: 安死 (安 “peaceful” + 死 “death”)
Meanings of an tử in English
Noun
- literary euthanasia
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安死, composed of 安 (“peaceful”) and 死 (“death”).
Frequently asked questions
What does an tử mean in English?
an tử (noun) means "euthanasia".
How do you pronounce an tử?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is an tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安死.