tinh cầu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ kəw˨˩]Huế [tɨn˧˧ kəw˦˩]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ kəw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh cầu means a star.
Chinese characters: 星球
Meanings of tinh cầu in English
Noun
- literary a star
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 星球 (“spherical celestial body”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh cầu mean in English?
tinh cầu (noun) means "a star".
How do you pronounce tinh cầu?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ kəw˨˩]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ kəw˨˩]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), cầu — falling tone (huyền).
Is tinh cầu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh cầu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 星球.