lục thư
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʰɨ˧˧]Huế [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ tʰɨ˧˧]Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tʰɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 六書
Meanings of lục thư in English
Noun
- The six types of Han characters.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 六書, composed of 六 and 書.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce lục thư?
IPA: Hanoi [lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʰɨ˧˧]; Saigon [lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tʰɨ˧˧]. Tones: lục — heavy tone (nặng), thư — level tone (ngang).
Is lục thư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lục thư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 六書.