hải lưu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːj˧˩ liw˧˧]Huế [haːj˧˨ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hải lưu means ocean current.
Chinese characters: 海流 Classifier: dòng — e.g. một dòng hải lưu (one ocean current)
Meanings of hải lưu in English
Noun
- ocean current ≈ dòng biển
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 海流, composed of 海 and 流.
Frequently asked questions
What does hải lưu mean in English?
hải lưu (noun) means "ocean current".
How do you pronounce hải lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˧˩ liw˧˧]; Saigon [haːj˨˩˦ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: hải — dipping tone (hỏi), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is hải lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hải lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 海流.
What classifier is used with hải lưu?
Common classifiers: dòng — for example "một dòng hải lưu" (one ocean current).