tục ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [tʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [tʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tục ngữ means a proverb.
Chinese characters: 俗語 Classifier: câu — e.g. một câu tục ngữ (one proverb)
Meanings of tục ngữ in English
Noun
- a proverb (phrase expressing a basic truth)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 俗語.
Frequently asked questions
What does tục ngữ mean in English?
tục ngữ (noun) means "a proverb".
How do you pronounce tục ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: tục — heavy tone (nặng), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tục ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tục ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 俗語.
What classifier is used with tục ngữ?
Common classifiers: câu — for example "một câu tục ngữ" (one a proverb).