ao tù
noun
Hanoi [ʔaːw˧˧ tu˨˩]Huế [ʔaːw˧˧ tʊw˦˩]Saigon [ʔaːw˧˧ tʊw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ao tù means a stagnant pond.
Meanings of ao tù in English
Noun
- a stagnant pond; a pond with stagnant water which is unaerated and may breed pests and harbor harmful pathogens
- ao tù nước đọngstagnant water
Etymology
Compound of ao (“pond”) + tù (“stagnant”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ao tù mean in English?
ao tù (noun) means "a stagnant pond".
How do you pronounce ao tù?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːw˧˧ tu˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaːw˧˧ tʊw˨˩]. Tones: ao — level tone (ngang), tù — falling tone (huyền).