thượng lưu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ liw˧˧]Huế [tʰɨəŋ˨˩ʔ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thượng lưu means upper reaches; upstream area.
Chinese characters: 上流
Meanings of thượng lưu in English
Noun
- upper reaches; upstream area
- upper strata; high society
Synonyms and antonyms of thượng lưu
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 上流.
Frequently asked questions
What does thượng lưu mean in English?
thượng lưu (noun) means "upper reaches; upstream area".
How do you pronounce thượng lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ liw˧˧]; Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: thượng — heavy tone (nặng), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is thượng lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thượng lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 上流.