vĩ tuyến
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vi˦ˀ˥ twiən˧˦]Huế [vɪj˧˨ twiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [vɪj˨˩˦ t⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vĩ tuyến means a latitude.
Chinese characters: 緯線
Meanings of vĩ tuyến in English
Noun
- a latitude (imaginary line parallel to the equator)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 緯線.
Frequently asked questions
What does vĩ tuyến mean in English?
vĩ tuyến (noun) means "a latitude".
How do you pronounce vĩ tuyến?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˦ˀ˥ twiən˧˦]; Saigon [vɪj˨˩˦ t⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˦˥]. Tones: vĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã), tuyến — rising tone (sắc).
Is vĩ tuyến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vĩ tuyến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 緯線.