xướng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˦]Huế [sɨəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [sɨəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xướng means to call out; to initiate; to be first to advance.
Chinese characters: 倡
Meanings of xướng in English
Verb
- to call out (names)
- to initiate; to be first to advance
- to read aloud clearly
- in compounds to sing
Words with xướng
Idioms and sayings with xướng
- xướng ca vô loài — singers and (more generally) musicians are immoral
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 倡/唱.
Frequently asked questions
What does xướng mean in English?
xướng (verb) means "to call out; to initiate; to be first to advance".
How do you pronounce xướng?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [sɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: xướng — rising tone (sắc).
Is xướng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xướng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 倡.