sơ tán
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səː˧˧ taːn˧˦]Huế [ʂəː˧˧ taːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ taːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơ tán means to evacuate.
Chinese characters: 疏散
Meanings of sơ tán in English
Verb
- to evacuate; to move people to a safe place in order to weather a disaster
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 疏散.
Frequently asked questions
What does sơ tán mean in English?
sơ tán (verb) means "to evacuate".
How do you pronounce sơ tán?
IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˧ taːn˧˦]; Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ taːŋ˦˥]. Tones: sơ — level tone (ngang), tán — rising tone (sắc).
Is sơ tán a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơ tán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 疏散.