lưu ban
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liw˧˧ ʔɓaːn˧˧]Huế [lɨw˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [lɨw˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưu ban means to repeat a grade.
Chinese characters: 留班
Meanings of lưu ban in English
Verb
- to repeat a grade ≈ đúp
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 留班.
Frequently asked questions
What does lưu ban mean in English?
lưu ban (verb) means "to repeat a grade".
How do you pronounce lưu ban?
IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˧ ʔɓaːn˧˧]; Saigon [lɨw˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: lưu — level tone (ngang), ban — level tone (ngang).
Is lưu ban a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưu ban is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 留班.