quý phái

Level ≈B2 (approx.) adjective Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [kwi˧˦ faːj˧˦]Huế [kwɪj˨˩˦ faːj˨˩˦]Saigon [wɪj˦˥ faːj˦˥] browser voice

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quýrisingsắc pháirisingsắc

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quý phái means noble; classy; elegant.

Chinese characters: 貴派

Meanings of quý phái in English

Adjective

noble
classy; elegant
- giọng ca quý pháihaving a classy singing voice

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 貴派.

Frequently asked questions

What does quý phái mean in English?

quý phái (adjective) means "noble; classy; elegant".

How do you pronounce quý phái?

IPA: Hanoi [kwi˧˦ faːj˧˦]; Saigon [wɪj˦˥ faːj˦˥]. Tones: quý — rising tone (sắc), phái — rising tone (sắc).

Is quý phái a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. quý phái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 貴派.

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