đột xuất
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đột xuất means unforeseen; unexpected.
Meanings of đột xuất in English
Adjective
- unforeseen; unexpected
- outstanding; extraordinary
Example sentences with đột xuất
- Thời tiết thay đổi đột xuất. There was a sudden change in the weather.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 突出.
Frequently asked questions
What does đột xuất mean in English?
đột xuất (adjective) means "unforeseen; unexpected".
How do you pronounce đột xuất?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗot̚˧˨ʔ swət̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗok̚˨˩˨ s⁽ʷ⁾ək̚˦˥]. Tones: đột — heavy tone (nặng), xuất — rising tone (sắc).
Is đột xuất a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đột xuất is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 突出.