xướng ca

verb Sino-Vietnamese

Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˦ kaː˧˧]Huế [sɨəŋ˦˧˥ kaː˧˧]Saigon [sɨəŋ˦˥ kaː˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

xướngrisingsắc calevelngang

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

xướng ca means to sing.

Chinese characters: 唱歌

Meanings of xướng ca in English

Verb

of a choir to sing

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 唱歌, composed of 唱 and 歌.

Frequently asked questions

What does xướng ca mean in English?

xướng ca (verb) means "to sing".

How do you pronounce xướng ca?

IPA: Hanoi [sɨəŋ˧˦ kaː˧˧]; Saigon [sɨəŋ˦˥ kaː˧˧]. Tones: xướng — rising tone (sắc), ca — level tone (ngang).

Is xướng ca a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. xướng ca is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 唱歌.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.