tương truyền
phrase Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]Huế [tɨəŋ˧˧ ʈwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [tɨəŋ˧˧ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tương truyền means it is said that; legend/tradition/folklore has it that; according to legend.
Chinese characters: 相傳
Meanings of tương truyền in English
Phrase
- it is said that; legend/tradition/folklore has it that; according to legend
- Tương truyền mẹ Âu Cơ đẻ trăm trứng.Legend has it that Mother Âu Cơ gave birth to a hundred eggs.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 相傳.
Frequently asked questions
What does tương truyền mean in English?
tương truyền (phrase) means "it is said that; legend/tradition/folklore has it that; according to legend".
How do you pronounce tương truyền?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˧ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]; Saigon [tɨəŋ˧˧ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩]. Tones: tương — level tone (ngang), truyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is tương truyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tương truyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 相傳.