chi lưu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ liw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˧ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [cɪj˧˧ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chi lưu means tributary; affluent.
Chinese characters: 支流
Meanings of chi lưu in English
Noun
- tributary; affluent ≈ phụ lưu
Synonyms and antonyms of chi lưu
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 支流.
Frequently asked questions
What does chi lưu mean in English?
chi lưu (noun) means "tributary; affluent".
How do you pronounce chi lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ liw˧˧]; Saigon [cɪj˧˧ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: chi — level tone (ngang), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is chi lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chi lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 支流.