suy vi
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [swi˧˧ vi˧˧]Huế [ʂwɪj˧˧ vɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˧˧ vɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
suy vi means to decline; to deteriorate.
Chinese characters: 衰微
Meanings of suy vi in English
Verb
- literary to decline; to deteriorate
- vận nước gặp thế suy via country on the decline
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 衰微.
Frequently asked questions
What does suy vi mean in English?
suy vi (verb) means "to decline; to deteriorate".
How do you pronounce suy vi?
IPA: Hanoi [swi˧˧ vi˧˧]; Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˧˧ vɪj˧˧]. Tones: suy — level tone (ngang), vi — level tone (ngang).
Is suy vi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. suy vi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 衰微.