tổng cục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təwŋ͡m˧˩ kʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [təwŋ͡m˧˨ kʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [təwŋ͡m˨˩˦ kʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tổng cục means general department.
Chinese characters: 總局
Meanings of tổng cục in English
Noun
- general department (of a governmental ministry)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 總局.
Frequently asked questions
What does tổng cục mean in English?
tổng cục (noun) means "general department".
How do you pronounce tổng cục?
IPA: Hanoi [təwŋ͡m˧˩ kʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [təwŋ͡m˨˩˦ kʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tổng — dipping tone (hỏi), cục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tổng cục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tổng cục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 總局.