chung thuỷ
adjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [cʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chung thuỷ means maritally faithful.
Chinese characters: 終始 (終 “end” + 始 “beginning”)
Meanings of chung thuỷ in English
Adjective
- maritally faithful
- người vợ chung thuỷa faithful wife
Adverb
- with marital fidelity
- sống chung thuỷ một vợ một chồngto fully commit to a monogamous marriage
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 終始, composed of 終 (“end”) and 始 (“beginning”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chung thuỷ mean in English?
chung thuỷ (adjective) means "maritally faithful".
How do you pronounce chung thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [cʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: chung — level tone (ngang), thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is chung thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chung thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 終始.