thất ngôn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ ŋon˧˧]Huế [tʰək̚˦˧˥ ŋoŋ˧˧]Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ ŋoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 七言
Meanings of thất ngôn in English
Noun
- a style of poetry composed of seven-character/syllable lines
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 七言.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce thất ngôn?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ ŋon˧˧]; Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ ŋoŋ˧˧]. Tones: thất — rising tone (sắc), ngôn — level tone (ngang).
Is thất ngôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thất ngôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 七言.