lão tướng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ tɨəŋ˧˦]Huế [laːw˧˨ tɨəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ tɨəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lão tướng means old general; old-timer; veteran.
Chinese characters: 老將
Meanings of lão tướng in English
Noun
- literal old general
- figurative old-timer; veteran; experienced person
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 老將.
Frequently asked questions
What does lão tướng mean in English?
lão tướng (noun) means "old general; old-timer; veteran".
How do you pronounce lão tướng?
IPA: Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ tɨəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ tɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: lão — creaky rising tone (ngã), tướng — rising tone (sắc).
Is lão tướng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lão tướng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 老將.