xuyên khung
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [swiən˧˧ xʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [swiəŋ˧˧ kʰʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ kʰʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xuyên khung means Szechuan lovage.
Chinese characters: 川芎
Meanings of xuyên khung in English
Noun
- Szechuan lovage (Ligusticum striatum)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 川芎.
Frequently asked questions
What does xuyên khung mean in English?
xuyên khung (noun) means "Szechuan lovage".
How do you pronounce xuyên khung?
IPA: Hanoi [swiən˧˧ xʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ kʰʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: xuyên — level tone (ngang), khung — level tone (ngang).
Is xuyên khung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xuyên khung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 川芎.