huyệt
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huyệt means cloaca; grave.
Chinese characters: 穴 Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái huyệt (one cloaca)
Meanings of huyệt in English
Noun
- cloaca
- grave (excavation for burial)
- pressure point
- bấm huyệtto press on pressure points to cure ailments
- điểm huyệtto immobilize, incapacitate or deal internal damage to someone by hitting their pressure points; to perform the touch of death
- acupoint
Words with huyệt
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 穴.
Frequently asked questions
What does huyệt mean in English?
huyệt (noun) means "cloaca; grave".
How do you pronounce huyệt?
IPA: Hanoi [hwiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: huyệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is huyệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huyệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 穴.
What classifier is used with huyệt?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái huyệt" (one cloaca).