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phân lưu

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fən˧˧ liw˧˧]Huế [fəŋ˧˧ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [fəŋ˧˧ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
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phân lưu means distributary; current in a distributary etc.

Chinese characters: 分流

Meanings of phân lưu in English

Noun

  1. distributary (stream of water that branches off and flows away from a main stream)
  2. current in a distributary etc.

Synonyms and antonyms of phân lưu

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Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 分流.

Frequently asked questions

What does phân lưu mean in English?

phân lưu (noun) means "distributary; current in a distributary etc".

How do you pronounce phân lưu?

IPA: Hanoi [fən˧˧ liw˧˧]; Saigon [fəŋ˧˧ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: phân — level tone (ngang), lưu — level tone (ngang).

Is phân lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phân lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 分流.

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