liễu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liəw˦ˀ˥]Huế [liw˧˨]Saigon [liw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liễu means willow.
Chinese characters: 柳 Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây liễu (one willow)
Meanings of liễu in English
Noun
- willow
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, liễu could be written as 栁, 𱣊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 柳.
Frequently asked questions
What does liễu mean in English?
liễu (noun) means "willow".
How do you pronounce liễu?
IPA: Hanoi [liəw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [liw˨˩˦]. Tones: liễu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is liễu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liễu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 柳.
What classifier is used with liễu?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây liễu" (one willow).