lưu cữu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liw˧˧ kiw˦ˀ˥]Huế [lɨw˧˧ kɨw˧˨]Saigon [lɨw˧˧ kɨw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưu cữu means to stagnate.
Chinese characters: 留咎
Meanings of lưu cữu in English
Verb
- to stagnate (in solving a problem)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 留咎.
Frequently asked questions
What does lưu cữu mean in English?
lưu cữu (verb) means "to stagnate".
How do you pronounce lưu cữu?
IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˧ kiw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [lɨw˧˧ kɨw˨˩˦]. Tones: lưu — level tone (ngang), cữu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is lưu cữu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưu cữu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 留咎.