hư từ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hɨ˧˧ tɨ˨˩]Huế [hɨ˧˧ tɨ˦˩]Saigon [hɨ˧˧ tɨ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hư từ means function word.
Chinese characters: 虛詞
Meanings of hư từ in English
Noun
- function word
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 虛詞.
Frequently asked questions
What does hư từ mean in English?
hư từ (noun) means "function word".
How do you pronounce hư từ?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨ˧˧ tɨ˨˩]; Saigon [hɨ˧˧ tɨ˨˩]. Tones: hư — level tone (ngang), từ — falling tone (huyền).
Is hư từ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hư từ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 虛詞.