ái hữu
noun
Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˦ hiw˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔaːj˨˩˦ hɨw˧˨]Saigon [ʔaːj˦˥ hɨw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ái hữu means fraternity.
Meanings of ái hữu in English
Noun
- fraternity
- abbreviation short for hội ái hữu (“association”)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 愛 (“love”) and 友 (“friend”). Literally, “to love one's friends”.
Frequently asked questions
What does ái hữu mean in English?
ái hữu (noun) means "fraternity".
How do you pronounce ái hữu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːj˧˦ hiw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔaːj˦˥ hɨw˨˩˦]. Tones: ái — rising tone (sắc), hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã).