xanh lục
adjective
Hanoi [sajŋ̟˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [sɛɲ˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [san˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xanh lục means green as opposed to blue.
Meanings of xanh lục in English
Adjective
- green as opposed to blue
Example sentences with xanh lục
- Thiên nhiên màu xanh lục. Nature is green.
- Cô ấy đang mặc một cái váy màu xanh lục. She is in a green dress.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
xanh (“grue”) + lục (“green”)
Frequently asked questions
What does xanh lục mean in English?
xanh lục (adjective) means "green as opposed to blue".
How do you pronounce xanh lục?
IPA: Hanoi [sajŋ̟˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [san˧˧ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: xanh — level tone (ngang), lục — heavy tone (nặng).