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duy

adverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zwi˧˧]Huế [jwɪj˧˧]Saigon [j⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˧˧] browser voice
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duy means only.

Chinese characters: 唯

Meanings of duy in English

Adverb

  1. literary only

Words with duy

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 唯.

Frequently asked questions

What does duy mean in English?

duy (adverb) means "only".

How do you pronounce duy?

IPA: Hanoi [zwi˧˧]; Saigon [j⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˧˧]. Tones: duy — level tone (ngang).

Is duy a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. duy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 唯.

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