liên từ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liən˧˧ tɨ˨˩]Huế [liəŋ˧˧ tɨ˦˩]Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ tɨ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liên từ means a conjunction.
Chinese characters: 連詞 (連 “to join” + 詞 “word”)
Meanings of liên từ in English
Noun
- a conjunction
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 連詞, composed of 連 (“to join”) and 詞 (“word”).
Frequently asked questions
What does liên từ mean in English?
liên từ (noun) means "a conjunction".
How do you pronounce liên từ?
IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˧ tɨ˨˩]; Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ tɨ˨˩]. Tones: liên — level tone (ngang), từ — falling tone (huyền).
Is liên từ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liên từ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 連詞.