chuyển chú
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕwiən˧˩ t͡ɕu˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕwiəŋ˧˨ t͡ɕʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩˦ cʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuyển chú means figurative extension of meaning.
Chinese characters: 轉注
Meanings of chuyển chú in English
Noun
- figurative extension of meaning.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 轉注.
Frequently asked questions
What does chuyển chú mean in English?
chuyển chú (noun) means "figurative extension of meaning".
How do you pronounce chuyển chú?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕwiən˧˩ t͡ɕu˧˦]; Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩˦ cʊw˦˥]. Tones: chuyển — dipping tone (hỏi), chú — rising tone (sắc).
Is chuyển chú a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chuyển chú is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 轉注.