sứ giả
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨ˧˦ zaː˧˩]Huế [ʂɨ˨˩˦ jaː˧˨]Saigon [ʂɨ˦˥ jaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sứ giả means envoy; emissary.
Chinese characters: 使者 Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị sứ giả (one envoy)
Meanings of sứ giả in English
Noun
- envoy, emissary
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 使者.
Frequently asked questions
What does sứ giả mean in English?
sứ giả (noun) means "envoy; emissary".
How do you pronounce sứ giả?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨ˧˦ zaː˧˩]; Saigon [ʂɨ˦˥ jaː˨˩˦]. Tones: sứ — rising tone (sắc), giả — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is sứ giả a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sứ giả is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 使者.
What classifier is used with sứ giả?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị sứ giả" (one envoy).