ca từ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaː˧˧ tɨ˨˩]Huế [kaː˧˧ tɨ˦˩]Saigon [kaː˧˧ tɨ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ca từ means lyrics.
Chinese characters: 歌詞 (歌 “song” + 詞 “word”)
Meanings of ca từ in English
Noun
- literary lyrics
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 歌詞, composed of 歌 (“song”) and 詞 (“word”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ca từ mean in English?
ca từ (noun) means "lyrics".
How do you pronounce ca từ?
IPA: Hanoi [kaː˧˧ tɨ˨˩]; Saigon [kaː˧˧ tɨ˨˩]. Tones: ca — level tone (ngang), từ — falling tone (huyền).
Is ca từ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ca từ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 歌詞.