chữ Tàu
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨ˦ˀ˥ taw˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕɨ˧˨ taw˦˩]Saigon [cɨ˨˩˦ ta(ː)w˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chữ Tàu means a Chinese character.
Meanings of chữ Tàu in English
Etymology
From chữ (“character”) + Tàu (“Chinese”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chữ Tàu mean in English?
chữ Tàu (noun) means "a Chinese character".
How do you pronounce chữ Tàu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨ˦ˀ˥ taw˨˩]; Saigon [cɨ˨˩˦ ta(ː)w˨˩]. Tones: chữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), tàu — falling tone (huyền).