tộc trưởng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]Huế [təwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʈɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [təwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʈɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tộc trưởng means clan elder; head of a clan.
Chinese characters: 族長 (族 “clan” + 長 “leader”)
Meanings of tộc trưởng in English
Noun
- clan elder; head of a clan
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 族長, composed of 族 (“clan”) and 長 (“leader”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tộc trưởng mean in English?
tộc trưởng (noun) means "clan elder; head of a clan".
How do you pronounce tộc trưởng?
IPA: Hanoi [təwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [təwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʈɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: tộc — heavy tone (nặng), trưởng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tộc trưởng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tộc trưởng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 族長.