tàn dư
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːn˨˩ zɨ˧˧]Huế [taːŋ˦˩ jɨ˧˧]Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ jɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàn dư means remnant or relic.
Chinese characters: 殘餘
Meanings of tàn dư in English
Noun
- remnant or relic (of a bygone era, age, etc.)
- tàn dư của chế độ quân chủremnants of the old monarchy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殘餘.
Frequently asked questions
What does tàn dư mean in English?
tàn dư (noun) means "remnant or relic".
How do you pronounce tàn dư?
IPA: Hanoi [taːn˨˩ zɨ˧˧]; Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ jɨ˧˧]. Tones: tàn — falling tone (huyền), dư — level tone (ngang).
Is tàn dư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tàn dư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殘餘.