lưỡng thê
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ tʰe˧˧]Huế [lɨəŋ˧˨ tʰej˧˧]Saigon [lɨəŋ˨˩˦ tʰej˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưỡng thê means amphibian.
Chinese characters: 兩棲
Meanings of lưỡng thê in English
Noun
- amphibian
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 兩棲.
Frequently asked questions
What does lưỡng thê mean in English?
lưỡng thê (noun) means "amphibian".
How do you pronounce lưỡng thê?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ tʰe˧˧]; Saigon [lɨəŋ˨˩˦ tʰej˧˧]. Tones: lưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã), thê — level tone (ngang).
Is lưỡng thê a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưỡng thê is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兩棲.