công tử
nounpronoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨ˧˩]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 公子 (公 “duke” + 子 “child; son”)
Meanings of công tử in English
Noun
- ironic a rich boy born in wealth
- historical a duke's son, a nobility title under the Nguyễn dynasty
- historical a mandarin's son
Pronoun
- polite you, young gentleman
Words with công tử
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 公子, composed of 公 (“duke”) and 子 (“child; son”), Literary Chinese 公子 (gōngzǐ).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce công tử?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is công tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 公子.