synonym of lượng từ (“classifier; counter”) ≈ lượng từ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 助詞, composed of 助 (“to assist”) and 詞 (“word”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trợ từ mean in English?
trợ từ (noun) means "a particle; synonym of lượng từ".
How do you pronounce trợ từ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəː˧˨ʔ tɨ˨˩]; Saigon [ʈəː˨˩˨ tɨ˨˩]. Tones: trợ — heavy tone (nặng), từ — falling tone (huyền).
Is trợ từ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trợ từ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 助詞.
Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.