sơn thuỷ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səːn˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]Huế [ʂəːŋ˧˧ tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʂəːŋ˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơn thuỷ means landscape.
Chinese characters: 山水
Meanings of sơn thuỷ in English
Noun
- landscape
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 山水.
Frequently asked questions
What does sơn thuỷ mean in English?
sơn thuỷ (noun) means "landscape".
How do you pronounce sơn thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [səːn˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [ʂəːŋ˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: sơn — level tone (ngang), thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is sơn thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơn thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 山水.