công tước
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨək̚˧˦]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
công tước means a duke.
Chinese characters: 公爵 (公 “duke” + 爵 “nobility rank”)
Meanings of công tước in English
Noun
- a duke (male ruler of a duchy; male holder of a dukedom)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 公爵, composed of 公 (“duke”) and 爵 (“nobility rank”), literally "the rank of a duke; duchy". Mainly refers to the European rank. The Chinese rank did not include the suffix 爵 (tước), thus simply 公 (công). See also công hầu bá tử nam.
Frequently asked questions
What does công tước mean in English?
công tước (noun) means "a duke".
How do you pronounce công tước?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨək̚˧˦]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨək̚˦˥]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), tước — rising tone (sắc).
Is công tước a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công tước is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 公爵.