thân thủ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰən˧˧ tʰu˧˩]Huế [tʰəŋ˧˧ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [tʰəŋ˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thân thủ means skill; talent; ability.
Chinese characters: 身手
Meanings of thân thủ in English
Noun
- literary skill, talent, ability
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 身手.
Frequently asked questions
What does thân thủ mean in English?
thân thủ (noun) means "skill; talent; ability".
How do you pronounce thân thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰən˧˧ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [tʰəŋ˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: thân — level tone (ngang), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thân thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thân thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 身手.