heavenly stem

Questions

What does heavenly stem mean?

One of the ten terms used in East Asian cultures to represent

Where does heavenly stem come from?

Calque from Chinese 天干 (tiāngān).

How to pronounce heavenly stem

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “heavenly stem”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “heavenly stem”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “heavenly stem” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.