chuỳ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕwi˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕwɪj˦˩]Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chuỳ means spiked club.
Meanings of chuỳ in English
Noun
- spiked club
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 槌 or 錘 /锤 (chuí, “hammer”); or probably also 椎 (“hammer”), misreading of truỳ.
Frequently asked questions
What does chuỳ mean in English?
chuỳ (noun) means "spiked club".
How do you pronounce chuỳ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕwi˨˩]; Saigon [c⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩]. Tones: chuỳ — falling tone (huyền).
Is chuỳ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chuỳ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 槌.
What classifier is used with chuỳ?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái chuỳ" (one spiked club).