Tây y
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təj˧˧ ʔi˧˧]Huế [təj˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧]Saigon [təj˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Tây y means modern medicine.
Chinese characters: 西醫 (西 “west” + 醫 “medicine”)
Meanings of Tây y in English
Noun
- modern medicine
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 西醫, composed of 西 (“west”) and 醫 (“medicine”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Tây y mean in English?
Tây y (noun) means "modern medicine".
How do you pronounce Tây y?
IPA: Hanoi [təj˧˧ ʔi˧˧]; Saigon [təj˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧]. Tones: tây — level tone (ngang), y — level tone (ngang).
Is Tây y a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Tây y is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 西醫.