tử huyệt
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ hwiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˧˨ hwiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ wiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tử huyệt means weak spot.
Chinese characters: 死穴
Meanings of tử huyệt in English
Noun
- weak spot (which can cause death when struck)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 死穴.
Frequently asked questions
What does tử huyệt mean in English?
tử huyệt (noun) means "weak spot".
How do you pronounce tử huyệt?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ hwiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ wiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), huyệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tử huyệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tử huyệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 死穴.