tên tục
noun
Hanoi [ten˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ten˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [təːn˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tên tục means home name.
Meanings of tên tục in English
Noun
- home name, child's nickname used when still little or for use in the household ≈ tên cúng cơm
Etymology
tên (“name”) + tục (“vulgar”). In ancient times, people would give their newborns insulting names to avoid drawing the jealousy of evil spirits.
Frequently asked questions
What does tên tục mean in English?
tên tục (noun) means "home name".
How do you pronounce tên tục?
IPA: Hanoi [ten˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [təːn˧˧ tʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tên — level tone (ngang), tục — heavy tone (nặng).