dĩ hoà vi quý
phrase Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zi˦ˀ˥ hwaː˨˩ vi˧˧ kwi˧˦]Huế [jɪj˧˨ hwaː˦˩ vɪj˧˧ kwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [jɪj˨˩˦ waː˨˩ vɪj˧˧ wɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dĩ hoà vi quý means to prize and maintain harmony.
Chinese characters: 以和為貴
Meanings of dĩ hoà vi quý in English
Phrase
- idiomatic to prize and maintain harmony
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 以和為貴.
Frequently asked questions
What does dĩ hoà vi quý mean in English?
dĩ hoà vi quý (phrase) means "to prize and maintain harmony".
How do you pronounce dĩ hoà vi quý?
IPA: Hanoi [zi˦ˀ˥ hwaː˨˩ vi˧˧ kwi˧˦]; Saigon [jɪj˨˩˦ waː˨˩ vɪj˧˧ wɪj˦˥]. Tones: dĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã), hoà — falling tone (huyền), vi — level tone (ngang), quý — rising tone (sắc).
Is dĩ hoà vi quý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dĩ hoà vi quý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 以和為貴.