tư thục
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˧ tʰʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˧˧ tʰʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˧˧ tʰʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tư thục means private.
Chinese characters: 私塾
Meanings of tư thục in English
Adjective
- formal, of a school private ≈ tư
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 私塾 (“traditional private school”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tư thục mean in English?
tư thục (adjective) means "private".
How do you pronounce tư thục?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˧ tʰʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˧˧ tʰʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tư — level tone (ngang), thục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tư thục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tư thục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 私塾.