lưu hành
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liw˧˧ hajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [lɨw˧˧ hɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [lɨw˧˧ han˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưu hành means to circulate; to flow through.
Chinese characters: 流行
Meanings of lưu hành in English
Verb
- to circulate; to flow through
- lưu hành loại tiền mớito circulate a new type of money
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 流行.
Frequently asked questions
What does lưu hành mean in English?
lưu hành (verb) means "to circulate; to flow through".
How do you pronounce lưu hành?
IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˧ hajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [lɨw˧˧ han˨˩]. Tones: lưu — level tone (ngang), hành — falling tone (huyền).
Is lưu hành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưu hành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 流行.