văn tự
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [van˧˧ tɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [vaŋ˧˧ tɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ tɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
văn tự means contract; deed; document.
Chinese characters: 文字
Meanings of văn tự in English
Noun
- contract (to sell land, house, etc.); deed; document
- archaic writing system; script; written language ≈ chữ viết
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 文字.
Frequently asked questions
What does văn tự mean in English?
văn tự (noun) means "contract; deed; document".
How do you pronounce văn tự?
IPA: Hanoi [van˧˧ tɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ tɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: văn — level tone (ngang), tự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is văn tự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. văn tự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 文字.