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chu sa

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˧ saː˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˧ ʂaː˧˧]Saigon [cʊw˧˧ ʂaː˧˧] browser voice
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chu sa means cinnabar.

Chinese characters: 朱砂

Meanings of chu sa in English

Noun

  1. cinnabar

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 朱砂.

Frequently asked questions

What does chu sa mean in English?

chu sa (noun) means "cinnabar".

How do you pronounce chu sa?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˧ saː˧˧]; Saigon [cʊw˧˧ ʂaː˧˧]. Tones: chu — level tone (ngang), sa — level tone (ngang).

Is chu sa a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. chu sa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 朱砂.

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