châu thổ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˧˧ tʰo˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕəw˧˧ tʰow˧˨]Saigon [cəw˧˧ tʰow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
châu thổ means a river delta.
Chinese characters: 洲土 (洲 “river islet” + 土 “soil”)
Meanings of châu thổ in English
Noun
- a river delta
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 洲土, composed of 洲 (“river islet”) and 土 (“soil”).
Frequently asked questions
What does châu thổ mean in English?
châu thổ (noun) means "a river delta".
How do you pronounce châu thổ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˧˧ tʰo˧˩]; Saigon [cəw˧˧ tʰow˨˩˦]. Tones: châu — level tone (ngang), thổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is châu thổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. châu thổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 洲土.