thượng uý
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ ʔwi˧˦]Huế [tʰɨəŋ˨˩ʔ ʔwɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨ (ʔ)wɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thượng uý means senior captain; sub-lieutenant.
Chinese characters: 上尉
Meanings of thượng uý in English
Noun
- senior captain
- coast guard sub-lieutenant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 上尉.
Frequently asked questions
What does thượng uý mean in English?
thượng uý (noun) means "senior captain; sub-lieutenant".
How do you pronounce thượng uý?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ ʔwi˧˦]; Saigon [tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨ (ʔ)wɪj˦˥]. Tones: thượng — heavy tone (nặng), uý — rising tone (sắc).
Is thượng uý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thượng uý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 上尉.