tử ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [tɨ˧˨ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tử ngữ means dead language.
Chinese characters: 死語
Meanings of tử ngữ in English
Noun
- dead language
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 死語.
Frequently asked questions
What does tử ngữ mean in English?
tử ngữ (noun) means "dead language".
How do you pronounce tử ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tử ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tử ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 死語.