đệ tử
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗe˧˨ʔ tɨ˧˩]Huế [ʔɗej˨˩ʔ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʔɗej˨˩˨ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đệ tử means an underling.
Chinese characters: 弟子 (弟 “younger brother” + 子 “child; diminutive suffix”)
Meanings of đệ tử in English
Noun
- of a gang leader an underling
- archaic one's disciple
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 弟子, composed of 弟 (“younger brother”) and 子 (“child; diminutive suffix”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đệ tử mean in English?
đệ tử (noun) means "an underling".
How do you pronounce đệ tử?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗe˧˨ʔ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɗej˨˩˨ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: đệ — heavy tone (nặng), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is đệ tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đệ tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 弟子.