nguyên thuỷ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋwiən˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]Huế [ŋwiəŋ˧˧ tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [ŋwiəŋ˧˧ 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 →
nguyên thuỷ means primitive; primordial.
Chinese characters: 原始
Meanings of nguyên thuỷ in English
Adjective
- primitive
- người nguyên thuỷprimitive humans
- chế độ/chủ nghĩa cộng sản nguyên thuỷprimitive communism
- primordial
- Nguyên Thuỷ Thiên Tônthe Primordial Heavenly Lord
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 原始.
Frequently asked questions
What does nguyên thuỷ mean in English?
nguyên thuỷ (adjective) means "primitive; primordial".
How do you pronounce nguyên thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋwiən˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [ŋwiəŋ˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: nguyên — level tone (ngang), thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is nguyên thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nguyên thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 原始.