tích trượng
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tích trượng means khakkhara.
Meanings of tích trượng in English
Noun
- khakkhara ≈ thiền trượng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 錫杖, composed of 錫 (“tin”) and 杖 (“staff”), so called because of the staff's pewter finial.
Frequently asked questions
What does tích trượng mean in English?
tích trượng (noun) means "khakkhara".
How do you pronounce tích trượng?
IPA: Hanoi [tïk̟̚˧˦ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨt̚˦˥ ʈɨəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tích — rising tone (sắc), trượng — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tích trượng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tích trượng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 錫杖.