quốc thể
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ tʰe˧˩]Huế [kuək̚˦˧˥ tʰej˧˨]Saigon [wək̚˦˥ tʰej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quốc thể means a country or nation's honor; dignity or standing.
Chinese characters: 國體 (國 “country” + 體 “body”)
Meanings of quốc thể in English
Noun
- literary a country or nation's honor, dignity or standing
- sỉ nhục quốc thểto dishonor or humiliate a country or nation
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 國體, composed of 國 (“country”) and 體 (“body”).
Frequently asked questions
What does quốc thể mean in English?
quốc thể (noun) means "a country or nation's honor; dignity or standing".
How do you pronounce quốc thể?
IPA: Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ tʰe˧˩]; Saigon [wək̚˦˥ tʰej˨˩˦]. Tones: quốc — rising tone (sắc), thể — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is quốc thể a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quốc thể is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 國體.