hạ thổ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ tʰo˧˩]Huế [haː˨˩ʔ tʰow˧˨]Saigon [haː˨˩˨ tʰow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hạ thổ means to put underground.
Chinese characters: 下土
Meanings of hạ thổ in English
Verb
- to bury (wine, fish sauce, etc.) to improve its quality
- to put underground
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 下土.
Frequently asked questions
What does hạ thổ mean in English?
hạ thổ (verb) means "to put underground".
How do you pronounce hạ thổ?
IPA: Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ tʰo˧˩]; Saigon [haː˨˩˨ tʰow˨˩˦]. Tones: hạ — heavy tone (nặng), thổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hạ thổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạ thổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 下土.