trắc
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Meaning
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Noun
A type of rare and valuable timber tree known for its fine grain and artistic uses.
vi Chiếc bàn này được làm từ gỗ trắc rất quý.
en This table is made from very valuable rosewood.
Adjective
A concept in poetry referring to tones that have a rising or falling pitch contour.
vi Câu thơ này kết thúc bằng một vần trắc.
en This line of poetry ends with an oblique tone.
A general term for Vietnamese tones other than the flat (ngang) and falling (huyền) tones.
vi Chữ này mang thanh trắc nên đọc hơi cao.
en This word has a non-flat tone, so it is pronounced somewhat high.
The characteristic of a word or syllable when it is pronounced with a trắc tone.
vi Vần trắc thường tạo nên nhịp điệu mạnh mẽ cho bài thơ.
en Syllables with a trắc tone often create a strong rhythm for the poem.