trường ca
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩ kaː˧˧]Huế [ʈɨəŋ˦˩ kaː˧˧]Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩ kaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trường ca means synonym of sử thi.
Chinese characters: 長歌 (長 “long” + 歌 “song”) Classifier: bản — e.g. một bản trường ca (one synonym of sử thi)
Meanings of trường ca in English
Noun
- synonym of sử thi (“epic poem”) ≈ sử thi
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 長歌, composed of 長 (“long”) and 歌 (“song”)
Frequently asked questions
What does trường ca mean in English?
trường ca (noun) means "synonym of sử thi".
How do you pronounce trường ca?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩ kaː˧˧]; Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩ kaː˧˧]. Tones: trường — falling tone (huyền), ca — level tone (ngang).
Is trường ca a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trường ca is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 長歌.
What classifier is used with trường ca?
Common classifiers: bản — for example "một bản trường ca" (one synonym of sử thi).