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tư hữu

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˧ hiw˦ˀ˥]Huế [tɨ˧˧ hɨw˧˨]Saigon [tɨ˧˧ hɨw˨˩˦] browser voice
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tư hữu means privately owned; private.

Chinese characters: 私有

Meanings of tư hữu in English

Adjective

  1. privately owned; private

Synonyms and antonyms of tư hữu

Antonyms

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 私有, composed of 私 and 有.

Frequently asked questions

What does tư hữu mean in English?

tư hữu (adjective) means "privately owned; private".

How do you pronounce tư hữu?

IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˧ hiw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tɨ˧˧ hɨw˨˩˦]. Tones: tư — level tone (ngang), hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Is tư hữu a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tư hữu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 私有.

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