giới từ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zəːj˧˦ tɨ˨˩]Huế [jəːj˨˩˦ tɨ˦˩]Saigon [jəːj˦˥ tɨ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giới từ means a preposition.
Chinese characters: 介詞 (介 “to connect” + 詞 “word”)
Meanings of giới từ in English
Noun
- a preposition
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 介詞, composed of 介 (“to connect”) and 詞 (“word”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giới từ mean in English?
giới từ (noun) means "a preposition".
How do you pronounce giới từ?
IPA: Hanoi [zəːj˧˦ tɨ˨˩]; Saigon [jəːj˦˥ tɨ˨˩]. Tones: giới — rising tone (sắc), từ — falling tone (huyền).
Is giới từ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giới từ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 介詞.