tư lệnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˧ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˧˧ len˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˧˧ ləːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tư lệnh means commanding officer; commander.
Chinese characters: 司令
Meanings of tư lệnh in English
Noun
- commanding officer; commander
- Cờ tư lệnhcommander chess
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 司令.
Frequently asked questions
What does tư lệnh mean in English?
tư lệnh (noun) means "commanding officer; commander".
How do you pronounce tư lệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˧ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˧˧ ləːn˨˩˨]. Tones: tư — level tone (ngang), lệnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tư lệnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tư lệnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 司令.