hợp lưu
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həːp̚˧˨ʔ liw˧˧]Huế [həːp̚˨˩ʔ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [həːp̚˨˩˨ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hợp lưu means to join.
Chinese characters: 合流
Meanings of hợp lưu in English
Verb
- of a river to join, flow into another river to form a single stream
Noun
- a confluence
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 合流, composed of 合 and 流.
Frequently asked questions
What does hợp lưu mean in English?
hợp lưu (verb) means "to join".
How do you pronounce hợp lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [həːp̚˧˨ʔ liw˧˧]; Saigon [həːp̚˨˩˨ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: hợp — heavy tone (nặng), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is hợp lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hợp lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 合流.