lục súc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sʊwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʂʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʂʊwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lục súc means the six domestic animals: horse; ox; goat.
Chinese characters: 六畜 (六 “six” + 畜 “raise animals”)
Meanings of lục súc in English
Noun
- the six domestic animals: horse (ngựa), ox (bò), goat (dê), pig (heo/lợn), dog (chó) and fowl (gà)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 六畜, composed of 六 (“six”) and 畜 (“raise animals”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lục súc mean in English?
lục súc (noun) means "the six domestic animals: horse; ox; goat".
How do you pronounce lục súc?
IPA: Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sʊwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʂʊwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: lục — heavy tone (nặng), súc — rising tone (sắc).
Is lục súc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lục súc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 六畜.