sương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [ʂɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʂɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sương means dew.
Chinese characters: 霜
Meanings of sương in English
Noun
- dew (moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc)
Words with sương
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 霜 (“frost”). Note that Mark Alves views this word as strictly native.
Frequently asked questions
What does sương mean in English?
sương (noun) means "dew".
How do you pronounce sương?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʂɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: sương — level tone (ngang).
Is sương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 霜.