súc sinh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sʊwk͡p̚˧˦ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʂʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʂʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
súc sinh means a piece of garbage; a piece of trash; a scumbag.
Chinese characters: 畜生
Meanings of súc sinh in English
Noun
- offensive a piece of garbage; a piece of trash; a scumbag
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 畜生 (“livestock”).
Frequently asked questions
What does súc sinh mean in English?
súc sinh (noun) means "a piece of garbage; a piece of trash; a scumbag".
How do you pronounce súc sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [sʊwk͡p̚˧˦ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʂʊwk͡p̚˦˥ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: súc — rising tone (sắc), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is súc sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. súc sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 畜生.