soái
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [swaːj˧˦]Huế [ʂwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
soái means marshal; commander.
Meanings of soái in English
Noun
- marshal, commander
- general, a piece labeled with the characters 帥 /帅 (shuài, red) and 將 /将 (tướng, black)
Words with soái
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 帥.
Frequently asked questions
What does soái mean in English?
soái (noun) means "marshal; commander".
How do you pronounce soái?
IPA: Hanoi [swaːj˧˦]; Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥]. Tones: soái — rising tone (sắc).
Is soái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. soái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 帥.
What classifier is used with soái?
Common classifiers: con, quân — for example "một con soái" (one marshal).