Hàn lưu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːn˨˩ liw˧˧]Huế [haːŋ˦˩ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [haːŋ˨˩ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Hàn lưu means the Korean Wave.
Chinese characters: 韓流
Meanings of Hàn lưu in English
Noun
- the Korean Wave (spread of South Korean entertainment in other parts of the world)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 韓流, from Korean 한류 (hallyu).
Frequently asked questions
What does Hàn lưu mean in English?
Hàn lưu (noun) means "the Korean Wave".
How do you pronounce Hàn lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [haːn˨˩ liw˧˧]; Saigon [haːŋ˨˩ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: hàn — falling tone (huyền), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is Hàn lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Hàn lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 韓流.