hồ thuỷ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˨˩ tʰwi˧˩]Huế [how˦˩ tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [how˨˩ 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 →
hồ thuỷ means pale blue.
Chinese characters: 湖水
Meanings of hồ thuỷ in English
Adjective
- pale blue
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 湖水 (“lake water”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hồ thuỷ mean in English?
hồ thuỷ (adjective) means "pale blue".
How do you pronounce hồ thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˨˩ tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [how˨˩ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: hồ — falling tone (huyền), thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hồ thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồ thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 湖水.