dấu sóng
noun
Hanoi [zəw˧˦ sawŋ͡m˧˦]Huế [jəw˨˩˦ ʂawŋ͡m˦˧˥]Saigon [jəw˦˥ ʂawŋ͡m˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dấu sóng means swung dash; tilde.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái dấu sóng (one swung dash)
Meanings of dấu sóng in English
Noun
- swung dash; tilde (punctuation mark that indicates range)
- historical apex (diacritic in Middle Vietnamese that indicates /ŋ͡m/)
Etymology
dấu (“mark”) + sóng (“wave”), from the diacritical mark's resemblance to an ocean wave.
Frequently asked questions
What does dấu sóng mean in English?
dấu sóng (noun) means "swung dash; tilde".
How do you pronounce dấu sóng?
IPA: Hanoi [zəw˧˦ sawŋ͡m˧˦]; Saigon [jəw˦˥ ʂawŋ͡m˦˥]. Tones: dấu — rising tone (sắc), sóng — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with dấu sóng?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái dấu sóng" (one swung dash).