du thuyền
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zu˧˧ tʰwiən˨˩]Huế [jʊw˧˧ tʰwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [jʊw˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
du thuyền means cruise ship; yacht.
Chinese characters: 遊船 Classifier: chiếc — e.g. một chiếc du thuyền (one cruise ship)
Meanings of du thuyền in English
Noun
- cruise ship; yacht
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 遊船.
Frequently asked questions
What does du thuyền mean in English?
du thuyền (noun) means "cruise ship; yacht".
How do you pronounce du thuyền?
IPA: Hanoi [zu˧˧ tʰwiən˨˩]; Saigon [jʊw˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩]. Tones: du — level tone (ngang), thuyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is du thuyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. du thuyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 遊船.
What classifier is used with du thuyền?
Common classifiers: chiếc — for example "một chiếc du thuyền" (one cruise ship).