suy kiệt
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
suy kiệt means to be debilitated; to be wasted; to go into failure.
Meanings of suy kiệt in English
Verb
- to be debilitated; to be wasted; to go into failure
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 衰竭.
Frequently asked questions
What does suy kiệt mean in English?
suy kiệt (verb) means "to be debilitated; to be wasted; to go into failure".
How do you pronounce suy kiệt?
IPA: Hanoi [swi˧˧ kiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˧˧ kiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: suy — level tone (ngang), kiệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is suy kiệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. suy kiệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 衰竭.