lưu thuỷ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liw˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]Huế [lɨw˧˧ tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [lɨw˧˧ 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 →
lưu thuỷ means graceful tempo.
Chinese characters: 流水
Meanings of lưu thuỷ in English
Noun
- traditional melody characterized by a slow, graceful tempo
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 流水 (“flowing water”)
Frequently asked questions
What does lưu thuỷ mean in English?
lưu thuỷ (noun) means "graceful tempo".
How do you pronounce lưu thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [liw˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [lɨw˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: lưu — level tone (ngang), thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is lưu thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưu thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 流水.