thành hệ
noun
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˨˩ he˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰɛɲ˦˩ hej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰan˨˩ hej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thành hệ means formation.
Meanings of thành hệ in English
Noun
- formation
- thành hệ địa chấtgeological formation
- thành hệ Hell Creekthe Hell Creek Formation
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 成 (“to become > to form”) and 系 (“system”), most likely a calque from a European language.
Frequently asked questions
What does thành hệ mean in English?
thành hệ (noun) means "formation".
How do you pronounce thành hệ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˨˩ he˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰan˨˩ hej˨˩˨]. Tones: thành — falling tone (huyền), hệ — heavy tone (nặng).