lao tố
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːw˧˧ to˧˦]Huế [laːw˧˧ tow˨˩˦]Saigon [laːw˧˧ tow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lao tố means tuberculin.
Chinese characters: 癆素
Meanings of lao tố in English
Noun
- tuberculin
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 癆素.
Frequently asked questions
What does lao tố mean in English?
lao tố (noun) means "tuberculin".
How do you pronounce lao tố?
IPA: Hanoi [laːw˧˧ to˧˦]; Saigon [laːw˧˧ tow˦˥]. Tones: lao — level tone (ngang), tố — rising tone (sắc).
Is lao tố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lao tố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 癆素.