quy y
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwi˧˧ ʔi˧˧]Huế [kwɪj˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧]Saigon [wɪj˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 皈依
Meanings of quy y in English
Verb
- Mahayana to take refuge in the Three Jewels ≈ quy đầu
- to take refuge in the Three Jewels and Three Roots
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 皈依.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce quy y?
IPA: Hanoi [kwi˧˧ ʔi˧˧]; Saigon [wɪj˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧]. Tones: quy — level tone (ngang), y — level tone (ngang).
Is quy y a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quy y is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 皈依.