chịu lửa
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕiw˧˨ʔ lɨə˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕiw˨˩ʔ lɨə˧˨]Saigon [ciw˨˩˨ lɨə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chịu lửa means refractory; resistant.
Meanings of chịu lửa in English
Adjective
- refractory; resistant (especially to fire)
- Vật liệu chịu lửaRefractory Materials
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chịu lửa could be written as 𠹾焒. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chịu (“to tolerate”) + lửa (“fire”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chịu lửa mean in English?
chịu lửa (adjective) means "refractory; resistant".
How do you pronounce chịu lửa?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiw˧˨ʔ lɨə˧˩]; Saigon [ciw˨˩˨ lɨə˨˩˦]. Tones: chịu — heavy tone (nặng), lửa — dipping tone (hỏi).