chỉ huy
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˩ hwi˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˨ hwɪj˧˧]Saigon [cɪj˨˩˦ wɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chỉ huy means to command; to conduct; to lead.
Chinese characters: 指揮
Meanings of chỉ huy in English
Verb
- to command; to conduct; to lead
Noun
- a commander; conductor; director
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 指揮 (“to conduct”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chỉ huy mean in English?
chỉ huy (verb) means "to command; to conduct; to lead".
How do you pronounce chỉ huy?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˩ hwi˧˧]; Saigon [cɪj˨˩˦ wɪj˧˧]. Tones: chỉ — dipping tone (hỏi), huy — level tone (ngang).
Is chỉ huy a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉ huy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 指揮.