hậu vệ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həw˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]Huế [həw˨˩ʔ vej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [həw˨˩˨ vej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hậu vệ means defender.
Chinese characters: 後衛
Meanings of hậu vệ in English
Noun
- defender
- hậu vệ cánhfull-back
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 後衛.
Frequently asked questions
What does hậu vệ mean in English?
hậu vệ (noun) means "defender".
How do you pronounce hậu vệ?
IPA: Hanoi [həw˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [həw˨˩˨ vej˨˩˨]. Tones: hậu — heavy tone (nặng), vệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hậu vệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hậu vệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 後衛.