tình ca
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˨˩ kaː˧˧]Huế [tɨn˦˩ kaː˧˧]Saigon [tɨn˨˩ kaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tình ca means a song.
Meanings of tình ca in English
Noun
- literary a song, poem or narrative that evokes a strong feeling of love (romantic, patriotic, nostalgic or otherwise)
- Câu chuyện là một bản tình ca hùng tráng, khơi dậy tình yêu quê hương, đất nước.The story is an epic that evokes palpable love for one's home, one's country.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 情歌, composed of 情 (“love”) and 歌 (“song”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tình ca mean in English?
tình ca (noun) means "a song".
How do you pronounce tình ca?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˨˩ kaː˧˧]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩ kaː˧˧]. Tones: tình — falling tone (huyền), ca — level tone (ngang).
Is tình ca a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tình ca is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 情歌.
What classifier is used with tình ca?
Common classifiers: bài, bản — for example "một bài tình ca" (one a song).