súng lục
noun
Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˧˦ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂʊwŋ͡m˦˧˥ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂʊwŋ͡m˦˥ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
súng lục means revolver; pistol.
Meanings of súng lục in English
Noun
- revolver; pistol
Etymology
From súng (“gun”) + lục (“six”). The element of lục came from the six-bullet pistol that is somewhat familiar to Vietnamese.
Frequently asked questions
What does súng lục mean in English?
súng lục (noun) means "revolver; pistol".
How do you pronounce súng lục?
IPA: Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˧˦ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂʊwŋ͡m˦˥ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: súng — rising tone (sắc), lục — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with súng lục?
Common classifiers: khẩu, cây — for example "một khẩu súng lục" (one revolver).