tướng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˦]Huế [tɨəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [tɨəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tướng means general; general officer.
Meanings of tướng in English
Noun
- general, a piece labeled with the characters 將 /将 (black) and 帥 /帅 (soái, red)
- general officer
Noun
- looks; build; stature
Words with tướng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 將.
Frequently asked questions
What does tướng mean in English?
tướng (noun) means "general; general officer".
How do you pronounce tướng?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [tɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: tướng — rising tone (sắc).
Is tướng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tướng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 將.
What classifier is used with tướng?
Common classifiers: vị, con, quân — for example "một vị tướng" (one general).