tu hành
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tu˧˧ hajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [tʊw˧˧ hɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [tʊw˧˧ han˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tu hành means to undergo ascetic training.
Chinese characters: 修行
Meanings of tu hành in English
Verb
- to undergo ascetic training
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 修行.
Frequently asked questions
What does tu hành mean in English?
tu hành (verb) means "to undergo ascetic training".
How do you pronounce tu hành?
IPA: Hanoi [tu˧˧ hajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [tʊw˧˧ han˨˩]. Tones: tu — level tone (ngang), hành — falling tone (huyền).
Is tu hành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tu hành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 修行.