danh thủ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zajŋ̟˧˧ tʰu˧˩]Huế [jɛɲ˧˧ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [jan˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
danh thủ means expert; master; a famous person.
Chinese characters: 名手 (名 “famous; well-known” + 手 “hand, -er”)
Meanings of danh thủ in English
Noun
- expert; master; a famous person (such as an artist or sportsman)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 名手, composed of 名 (“famous; well-known”) and 手 (“hand, -er”).
Frequently asked questions
What does danh thủ mean in English?
danh thủ (noun) means "expert; master; a famous person".
How do you pronounce danh thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [zajŋ̟˧˧ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [jan˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: danh — level tone (ngang), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is danh thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. danh thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 名手.