trung tá
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taː˧˦]Huế [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taː˨˩˦]Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trung tá means lieutenant colonel; commander.
Chinese characters: 中佐
Meanings of trung tá in English
Noun
- lieutenant colonel
- coast guard commander
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 中佐, from Japanese 中佐 (“lieutenant colonel of the army or air force; commander of the navy”)
Frequently asked questions
What does trung tá mean in English?
trung tá (noun) means "lieutenant colonel; commander".
How do you pronounce trung tá?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taː˧˦]; Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taː˦˥]. Tones: trung — level tone (ngang), tá — rising tone (sắc).
Is trung tá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trung tá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 中佐.