túc trái tiền oan
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
túc trái tiền oan means due to be paid.
Meanings of túc trái tiền oan in English
Noun
- literary all the debts and hatred from one's previous life, due to be paid
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 夙債 and 前冤.
Frequently asked questions
What does túc trái tiền oan mean in English?
túc trái tiền oan (noun) means "due to be paid".
How do you pronounce túc trái tiền oan?
IPA: Hanoi [tʊwk͡p̚˧˦ t͡ɕaːj˧˦ tiən˨˩ ʔwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [tʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ʈaːj˦˥ tiəŋ˨˩ (ʔ)waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: túc — rising tone (sắc), trái — rising tone (sắc), tiền — falling tone (huyền), oan — level tone (ngang).