hậu sinh khả uý
phrase Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həw˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧ xaː˧˩ ʔwi˧˦]Huế [həw˨˩ʔ ʂɨn˧˧ kʰaː˧˨ ʔwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [həw˨˩˨ ʂɨn˧˧ kʰaː˨˩˦ (ʔ)wɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 後生可畏 (後生 “juniors; later generations” + 可畏 “scary; formidable”)
Meanings of hậu sinh khả uý in English
Phrase
- humorous the later generations are very capable; never underestimate someone younger than you
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 後生可畏, composed of 後生 (“juniors; later generations”) and 可畏 (“scary; formidable”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce hậu sinh khả uý?
IPA: Hanoi [həw˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧ xaː˧˩ ʔwi˧˦]; Saigon [həw˨˩˨ ʂɨn˧˧ kʰaː˨˩˦ (ʔ)wɪj˦˥]. Tones: hậu — heavy tone (nặng), sinh — level tone (ngang), khả — dipping tone (hỏi), uý — rising tone (sắc).
Is hậu sinh khả uý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hậu sinh khả uý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 後生可畏.