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