quy củ
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwi˧˧ ku˧˩]Huế [kwɪj˧˧ kʊw˧˨]Saigon [wɪj˧˧ kʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quy củ means rules; precept; standard.
Chinese characters: 規矩
Meanings of quy củ in English
Noun
- rules (for doing something); precept; standard
Adjective
- colloquial orderly; organised
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 規矩.
Frequently asked questions
What does quy củ mean in English?
quy củ (noun) means "rules; precept; standard".
How do you pronounce quy củ?
IPA: Hanoi [kwi˧˧ ku˧˩]; Saigon [wɪj˧˧ kʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: quy — level tone (ngang), củ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is quy củ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quy củ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 規矩.