đại uý
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ ʔwi˧˦]Huế [ʔɗaːj˨˩ʔ ʔwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗaːj˨˩˨ (ʔ)wɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đại uý means captain; lieutenant.
Chinese characters: 大尉
Meanings of đại uý in English
Noun
- captain
- coast guard lieutenant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 大尉.
Frequently asked questions
What does đại uý mean in English?
đại uý (noun) means "captain; lieutenant".
How do you pronounce đại uý?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ ʔwi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗaːj˨˩˨ (ʔ)wɪj˦˥]. Tones: đại — heavy tone (nặng), uý — rising tone (sắc).
Is đại uý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đại uý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 大尉.