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thượng du

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ zu˧˧]Huế [tʰɨəŋ˨˩ʔ jʊw˧˧]Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨ jʊw˧˧] browser voice
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thượng du means highlands.

Chinese characters: 上游

Meanings of thượng du in English

Noun

  1. mountainous and wooded upper reaches of a river; highlands

Synonyms and antonyms of thượng du

Antonyms

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 上游.

Frequently asked questions

What does thượng du mean in English?

thượng du (noun) means "highlands".

How do you pronounce thượng du?

IPA: Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ zu˧˧]; Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨ jʊw˧˧]. Tones: thượng — heavy tone (nặng), du — level tone (ngang).

Is thượng du a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. thượng du is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 上游.

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