phi thuyền
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fi˧˧ tʰwiən˨˩]Huế [fɪj˧˧ tʰwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phi thuyền means a spaceship.
Meanings of phi thuyền in English
Noun
- a spaceship; a vehicle that flies through space
Example sentences with phi thuyền
- Xin lỗi ngài, nhưng khi nào thì phi thuyền sẽ đến cảng không gian ạ? Excuse me, sir, but what time will the spaceship be arriving at the spaceport?
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 飛船, composed of 飛 and 船.
Frequently asked questions
What does phi thuyền mean in English?
phi thuyền (noun) means "a spaceship".
How do you pronounce phi thuyền?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ tʰwiən˨˩]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), thuyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is phi thuyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phi thuyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 飛船.
What classifier is used with phi thuyền?
Common classifiers: chiếc, cái — for example "một chiếc phi thuyền" (one a spaceship).