cứu nguy
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiw˧˦ ŋwi˧˧]Huế [kɨw˨˩˦ ŋwɪj˧˧]Saigon [kɨw˦˥ ŋwɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cứu nguy means to save; to rescue.
Chinese characters: 救危
Meanings of cứu nguy in English
Verb
- to save; to rescue
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 救危.
Frequently asked questions
What does cứu nguy mean in English?
cứu nguy (verb) means "to save; to rescue".
How do you pronounce cứu nguy?
IPA: Hanoi [kiw˧˦ ŋwi˧˧]; Saigon [kɨw˦˥ ŋwɪj˧˧]. Tones: cứu — rising tone (sắc), nguy — level tone (ngang).
Is cứu nguy a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cứu nguy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 救危.