lưu truyền
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liw˧˧ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]Huế [lɨw˧˧ ʈwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [lɨw˧˧ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưu truyền means to be handed down.
Chinese characters: 流傳
Meanings of lưu truyền in English
Verb
- to be handed down
- lưu truyền từ đời này sang đời khácto pass from generation to generation
- lưu truyền hậu thếto be handed down to posterity
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 流傳, composed of 流 and 傳.
Frequently asked questions
What does lưu truyền mean in English?
lưu truyền (verb) means "to be handed down".
How do you pronounce lưu truyền?
IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˧ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]; Saigon [lɨw˧˧ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩]. Tones: lưu — level tone (ngang), truyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is lưu truyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưu truyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 流傳.