ưu tú
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧ tu˧˦]Huế [ʔɨw˧˧ tʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɨw˧˧ tʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ưu tú means excellent; outstanding.
Chinese characters: 優秀
Meanings of ưu tú in English
Adjective
- excellent, outstanding
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 優秀.
Frequently asked questions
What does ưu tú mean in English?
ưu tú (adjective) means "excellent; outstanding".
How do you pronounce ưu tú?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧ tu˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɨw˧˧ tʊw˦˥]. Tones: ưu — level tone (ngang), tú — rising tone (sắc).
Is ưu tú a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ưu tú is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 優秀.