hưu trí
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiw˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]Huế [hɨw˧˧ ʈɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [hɨw˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 休致 (休 “to rest” + 致 “to devote; fully”)
Meanings of hưu trí in English
Adjective
- pertaining to a pension plan or policy
- chế độ hưu tría pension policy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 休致, composed of 休 (“to rest”) and 致 (“to devote; fully”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce hưu trí?
IPA: Hanoi [hiw˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˦]; Saigon [hɨw˧˧ ʈɪj˦˥]. Tones: hưu — level tone (ngang), trí — rising tone (sắc).
Is hưu trí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hưu trí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 休致.