thổ lâu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰo˧˩ ləw˧˧]Huế [tʰow˧˨ ləw˧˧]Saigon [tʰow˨˩˦ ləw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thổ lâu means tulou.
Chinese characters: 土樓
Meanings of thổ lâu in English
Noun
- tulou (a fortified Chinese rural dwelling made from earth, unique to the Hakka in the mountainous areas in southeastern Fujian)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 土樓.
Frequently asked questions
What does thổ lâu mean in English?
thổ lâu (noun) means "tulou".
How do you pronounce thổ lâu?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰo˧˩ ləw˧˧]; Saigon [tʰow˨˩˦ ləw˧˧]. Tones: thổ — dipping tone (hỏi), lâu — level tone (ngang).
Is thổ lâu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thổ lâu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 土樓.