lương y
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lɨəŋ˧˧ ʔi˧˧]Huế [lɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧]Saigon [lɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lương y means a good physician.
Chinese characters: 良醫 (良 “good” + 醫 “physician”)
Meanings of lương y in English
Noun
- literary a good (both skillful and ethical) physician
Idioms and sayings with lương y
- lương y như từ mẫu — a good physician is like a loving and caring mother
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 良醫, composed of 良 (“good”) and 醫 (“physician”)
Frequently asked questions
What does lương y mean in English?
lương y (noun) means "a good physician".
How do you pronounce lương y?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨəŋ˧˧ ʔi˧˧]; Saigon [lɨəŋ˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧]. Tones: lương — level tone (ngang), y — level tone (ngang).
Is lương y a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lương y is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 良醫.