tả ngạn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taː˧˩ ŋaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [taː˧˨ ŋaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [taː˨˩˦ ŋaːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tả ngạn means the left bank.
Chinese characters: 左岸 (左 “left” + 岸 “bank”)
Meanings of tả ngạn in English
Noun
- the left bank (river bank to the left when facing downstream)
Synonyms and antonyms of tả ngạn
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 左岸, composed of 左 (“left”) and 岸 (“bank”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tả ngạn mean in English?
tả ngạn (noun) means "the left bank".
How do you pronounce tả ngạn?
IPA: Hanoi [taː˧˩ ŋaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [taː˨˩˦ ŋaːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tả — dipping tone (hỏi), ngạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tả ngạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tả ngạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 左岸.