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thâm thuý

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰəm˧˧ tʰwi˧˦]Huế [tʰəm˧˧ tʰwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰəm˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˦˥] browser voice
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thâm thuý means sophisticate.

Chinese characters: 深邃

Meanings of thâm thuý in English

Adjective

  1. of one's thoughts sophisticate ≈ thâm nho
    • Kiến thức có thâm thuý đến mấy mà huyễn hoặc thì cũng bằng không.The insight which appears profound to a great extent yet has later proven superficial is just rubbish!

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 深邃, composed of 深 and 邃.

Frequently asked questions

What does thâm thuý mean in English?

thâm thuý (adjective) means "sophisticate".

How do you pronounce thâm thuý?

IPA: Hanoi [tʰəm˧˧ tʰwi˧˦]; Saigon [tʰəm˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˦˥]. Tones: thâm — level tone (ngang), thuý — rising tone (sắc).

Is thâm thuý a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. thâm thuý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 深邃.

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