ô uế
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ ʔwe˧˦]Huế [ʔow˧˧ ʔwej˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔow˧˧ (ʔ)wej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ô uế means dirty; impure.
Chinese characters: 污穢
Meanings of ô uế in English
Adjective
- dirty; impure
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 污穢.
Frequently asked questions
What does ô uế mean in English?
ô uế (adjective) means "dirty; impure".
How do you pronounce ô uế?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ ʔwe˧˦]; Saigon [ʔow˧˧ (ʔ)wej˦˥]. Tones: ô — level tone (ngang), uế — rising tone (sắc).
Is ô uế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ô uế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 污穢.