chu sa
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˧ saː˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˧ ʂaː˧˧]Saigon [cʊw˧˧ ʂaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chu sa means cinnabar.
Chinese characters: 朱砂
Meanings of chu sa in English
Noun
- 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.