tông đồ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗo˨˩]Huế [təwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗow˦˩]Saigon [təwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗow˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tông đồ means apostle.
Chinese characters: 宗徒
Meanings of tông đồ in English
Noun
- apostle ≈ sứ đồ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 宗徒
Frequently asked questions
What does tông đồ mean in English?
tông đồ (noun) means "apostle".
How do you pronounce tông đồ?
IPA: Hanoi [təwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗo˨˩]; Saigon [təwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗow˨˩]. Tones: tông — level tone (ngang), đồ — falling tone (huyền).
Is tông đồ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tông đồ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 宗徒.