quý tử
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwi˧˦ tɨ˧˩]Huế [kwɪj˨˩˦ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [wɪj˦˥ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quý tử means a mama's boy.
Chinese characters: 貴子
Meanings of quý tử in English
Noun
- colloquial a mama's boy
- rare a son with noble qualities
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 貴子, composed of 貴 and 子.
Frequently asked questions
What does quý tử mean in English?
quý tử (noun) means "a mama's boy".
How do you pronounce quý tử?
IPA: Hanoi [kwi˧˦ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [wɪj˦˥ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: quý — rising tone (sắc), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is quý tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quý tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 貴子.