liệt cường
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liət̚˧˨ʔ kɨəŋ˨˩]Huế [liək̚˨˩ʔ kɨəŋ˦˩]Saigon [liək̚˨˩˨ kɨəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liệt cường means superpower.
Chinese characters: 列強
Meanings of liệt cường in English
Noun
- superpower, a nation with utmost powers compared to others
- Đối đầu với một liệt cường như Mỹ thật không dễ ăn mà.It was impossible to beat a superpower like the US.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 列強.
Frequently asked questions
What does liệt cường mean in English?
liệt cường (noun) means "superpower".
How do you pronounce liệt cường?
IPA: Hanoi [liət̚˧˨ʔ kɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [liək̚˨˩˨ kɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: liệt — heavy tone (nặng), cường — falling tone (huyền).
Is liệt cường a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liệt cường is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 列強.