ma tuý
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maː˧˧ twi˧˦]Huế [maː˧˧ twɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [maː˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ma tuý means narcotic; illicit drug.
Chinese characters: 麻醉
Meanings of ma tuý in English
Noun
- narcotic; illicit drug
- Cấm sử dụng ma túy dưới mọi hình thức.Using narcotics in any form is prohibited.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 麻醉 (“anesthesia; narcosis”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ma tuý mean in English?
ma tuý (noun) means "narcotic; illicit drug".
How do you pronounce ma tuý?
IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ twi˧˦]; Saigon [maː˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˦˥]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), tuý — rising tone (sắc).
Is ma tuý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ma tuý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 麻醉.