sửu nhi
noun
Hanoi [siw˧˩ ɲi˧˧]Huế [ʂɨw˧˨ ɲɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʂɨw˨˩˦ ɲɪj˧˧] browser voice
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sửu nhi means synonym of trẻ trâu.
Meanings of sửu nhi in English
Noun
- neologism, slang synonym of trẻ trâu ≈ trẻ trâu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 丑 (“the Ox zodiac”) and 兒 (“child”). A toned-down, Sino-Vietnamese equivalent (an internal calque) of trẻ trâu (literally “buffalo youth”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sửu nhi mean in English?
sửu nhi (noun) means "synonym of trẻ trâu".
How do you pronounce sửu nhi?
IPA: Hanoi [siw˧˩ ɲi˧˧]; Saigon [ʂɨw˨˩˦ ɲɪj˧˧]. Tones: sửu — dipping tone (hỏi), nhi — level tone (ngang).