hạ thuỷ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ tʰwi˧˩]Huế [haː˨˩ʔ tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [haː˨˩˨ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hạ thuỷ means to be launched; to enter the water.
Chinese characters: 下水
Meanings of hạ thuỷ in English
Verb
- of ships to be launched; to enter the water
- of ships to be christened before launching
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 下水.
Frequently asked questions
What does hạ thuỷ mean in English?
hạ thuỷ (verb) means "to be launched; to enter the water".
How do you pronounce hạ thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [haː˨˩˨ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: hạ — heavy tone (nặng), thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hạ thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạ thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 下水.