lão suy
adjectiveverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ swi˧˧]Huế [laːw˧˨ ʂwɪj˧˧]Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ ʂ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lão suy means senile.
Chinese characters: 老衰
Meanings of lão suy in English
Adjective
- senile
Verb
- to become senile
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 老衰.
Frequently asked questions
What does lão suy mean in English?
lão suy (adjective) means "senile".
How do you pronounce lão suy?
IPA: Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ swi˧˧]; Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ ʂ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˧˧]. Tones: lão — creaky rising tone (ngã), suy — level tone (ngang).
Is lão suy a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lão suy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 老衰.