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hạ lưu

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ liw˧˧]Huế [haː˨˩ʔ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [haː˨˩˨ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
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hạ lưu means lower reaches; lower social classes.

Chinese characters: 下流

Meanings of hạ lưu in English

Noun

  1. lower reaches
  2. lower social classes

Synonyms and antonyms of hạ lưu

Antonyms

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 下流.

Frequently asked questions

What does hạ lưu mean in English?

hạ lưu (noun) means "lower reaches; lower social classes".

How do you pronounce hạ lưu?

IPA: Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ liw˧˧]; Saigon [haː˨˩˨ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: hạ — heavy tone (nặng), lưu — level tone (ngang).

Is hạ lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. hạ lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 下流.

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