thiên la địa võng
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thiên la địa võng means inescapable net.
Meanings of thiên la địa võng in English
Phrase
- idiomatic inescapable net
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 天羅地網.
Frequently asked questions
What does thiên la địa võng mean in English?
thiên la địa võng (phrase) means "inescapable net".
How do you pronounce thiên la địa võng?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰiən˧˧ laː˧˧ ʔɗiə˧˨ʔ vawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tʰiəŋ˧˧ laː˧˧ ʔɗiə˨˩˨ vawŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: thiên — level tone (ngang), la — level tone (ngang), địa — heavy tone (nặng), võng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is thiên la địa võng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thiên la địa võng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 天羅地網.