sát thủ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saːt̚˧˦ tʰu˧˩]Huế [ʂaːk̚˦˧˥ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [ʂaːk̚˦˥ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sát thủ means assassin.
Meanings of sát thủ in English
Noun
- assassin
Words with sát thủ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殺手.
Frequently asked questions
What does sát thủ mean in English?
sát thủ (noun) means "assassin".
How do you pronounce sát thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [saːt̚˧˦ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [ʂaːk̚˦˥ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: sát — rising tone (sắc), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is sát thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sát thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殺手.
What classifier is used with sát thủ?
Common classifiers: kẻ, tên — for example "một kẻ sát thủ" (one assassin).