tôn quý
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ton˧˧ kwi˧˦]Huế [toŋ˧˧ kwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [toŋ˧˧ wɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tôn quý means honorable; respectable.
Chinese characters: 尊貴
Meanings of tôn quý in English
Adjective
- honorable, respectable
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 尊貴.
Frequently asked questions
What does tôn quý mean in English?
tôn quý (adjective) means "honorable; respectable".
How do you pronounce tôn quý?
IPA: Hanoi [ton˧˧ kwi˧˦]; Saigon [toŋ˧˧ wɪj˦˥]. Tones: tôn — level tone (ngang), quý — rising tone (sắc).
Is tôn quý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tôn quý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 尊貴.