an toạ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ twaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ twaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an toạ means to sit down; to have a seat.
Chinese characters: 安坐
Meanings of an toạ in English
Verb
- formal, polite to sit down, to have a seat
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安坐.
Frequently asked questions
What does an toạ mean in English?
an toạ (verb) means "to sit down; to have a seat".
How do you pronounce an toạ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ twaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩˨]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), toạ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is an toạ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an toạ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安坐.