cửu tuyền
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiw˧˩ twiən˨˩]Huế [kɨw˧˨ twiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [kɨw˨˩˦ t⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cửu tuyền means the netherworld.
Chinese characters: 九泉 (九 “nine” + 泉 “spring”)
Meanings of cửu tuyền in English
Noun
- the netherworld
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 九泉, composed of 九 (“nine”) and 泉 (“spring”). See also chín suối.
Frequently asked questions
What does cửu tuyền mean in English?
cửu tuyền (noun) means "the netherworld".
How do you pronounce cửu tuyền?
IPA: Hanoi [kiw˧˩ twiən˨˩]; Saigon [kɨw˨˩˦ t⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩]. Tones: cửu — dipping tone (hỏi), tuyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is cửu tuyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cửu tuyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 九泉.