ngư lôi
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋɨ˧˧ loj˧˧]Huế [ŋɨ˧˧ loj˧˧]Saigon [ŋɨ˧˧ loj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngư lôi means a torpedo.
Chinese characters: 魚雷 (魚 “fish” + 雷 “thunder”) Classifier: quả, trái — e.g. một quả ngư lôi (one torpedo)
Meanings of ngư lôi in English
Noun
- a torpedo
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 魚雷, composed of 魚 (“fish”) and 雷 (“thunder”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngư lôi mean in English?
ngư lôi (noun) means "a torpedo".
How do you pronounce ngư lôi?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɨ˧˧ loj˧˧]; Saigon [ŋɨ˧˧ loj˧˧]. Tones: ngư — level tone (ngang), lôi — level tone (ngang).
Is ngư lôi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngư lôi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 魚雷.
What classifier is used with ngư lôi?
Common classifiers: quả, trái — for example "một quả ngư lôi" (one a torpedo).