Nụy khấu
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [nwi˧˨ʔ xəw˧˦]Huế [nwɪj˨˩ʔ kʰəw˨˩˦]Saigon [nwɪj˨˩˨ kʰəw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Nụy khấu means wokou.
Chinese characters: 倭寇
Meanings of Nụy khấu in English
Noun
- wokou (Japanese pirates that raided Japan's neighbouring countries in the Late Middle Ages.)
Adjective
- related to wokou
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 倭寇.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nụy khấu mean in English?
Nụy khấu (noun) means "wokou".
How do you pronounce Nụy khấu?
IPA: Hanoi [nwi˧˨ʔ xəw˧˦]; Saigon [nwɪj˨˩˨ kʰəw˦˥]. Tones: nụy — heavy tone (nặng), khấu — rising tone (sắc).
Is Nụy khấu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Nụy khấu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 倭寇.