thổ ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰo˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [tʰow˧˨ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [tʰow˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thổ ngữ means dialect; patois.
Chinese characters: 土語
Meanings of thổ ngữ in English
Noun
- dialect
- patois
- archaic autochthonous language
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 土語 (“dialect”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thổ ngữ mean in English?
thổ ngữ (noun) means "dialect; patois".
How do you pronounce thổ ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰo˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tʰow˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: thổ — dipping tone (hỏi), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is thổ ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thổ ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 土語.