an toàn khu
noun
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ twaːn˨˩ xu˧˧]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ twaːŋ˦˩ kʰʊw˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩ kʰʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an toàn khu means a well-protected resistance base area; a safe zone.
Meanings of an toàn khu in English
Noun
- a well-protected resistance base area; a safe zone
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安全 (“safe”) and 區 (“zone”).
Frequently asked questions
What does an toàn khu mean in English?
an toàn khu (noun) means "a well-protected resistance base area; a safe zone".
How do you pronounce an toàn khu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ twaːn˨˩ xu˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩ kʰʊw˧˧]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), toàn — falling tone (huyền), khu — level tone (ngang).