lão sư
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ sɨ˧˧]Huế [laːw˧˨ ʂɨ˧˧]Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ ʂɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lão sư means elderly teacher or master.
Chinese characters: 老師
Meanings of lão sư in English
Noun
- elderly teacher or master
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 老師.
Frequently asked questions
What does lão sư mean in English?
lão sư (noun) means "elderly teacher or master".
How do you pronounce lão sư?
IPA: Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ sɨ˧˧]; Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ ʂɨ˧˧]. Tones: lão — creaky rising tone (ngã), sư — level tone (ngang).
Is lão sư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lão sư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 老師.