ưu việt
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧ viət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɨw˧˧ viək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɨw˧˧ viək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ưu việt means superior; advanced.
Chinese characters: 優越
Meanings of ưu việt in English
Adjective
- superior, advanced
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 優越.
Frequently asked questions
What does ưu việt mean in English?
ưu việt (adjective) means "superior; advanced".
How do you pronounce ưu việt?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧ viət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɨw˧˧ viək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ưu — level tone (ngang), việt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ưu việt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ưu việt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 優越.