ưu sinh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɨw˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʔɨw˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ưu sinh means eugenic.
Chinese characters: 優生 (優 “superior” + 生 “life”)
Meanings of ưu sinh in English
Adjective
- eugenic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 優生, composed of 優 (“superior”) and 生 (“life”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ưu sinh mean in English?
ưu sinh (adjective) means "eugenic".
How do you pronounce ưu sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɨw˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: ưu — level tone (ngang), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is ưu sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ưu sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 優生.