biệt thự
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
biệt thự means villa.
Meanings of biệt thự in English
Noun
- villa
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 別墅.
Frequently asked questions
What does biệt thự mean in English?
biệt thự (noun) means "villa".
How do you pronounce biệt thự?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ tʰɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓiək̚˨˩˨ tʰɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: biệt — heavy tone (nặng), thự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is biệt thự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. biệt thự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 別墅.
What classifier is used with biệt thự?
Common classifiers: căn, ngôi, cái — for example "một căn biệt thự" (one villa).