thất thế
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ tʰe˧˦]Huế [tʰək̚˦˧˥ tʰej˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ tʰej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thất thế means to lose power or privilege; to lose one's position.
Chinese characters: 失勢
Meanings of thất thế in English
Verb
- to lose power or privilege; to lose one's position
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 失勢.
Frequently asked questions
What does thất thế mean in English?
thất thế (verb) means "to lose power or privilege; to lose one's position".
How do you pronounce thất thế?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ tʰe˧˦]; Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ tʰej˦˥]. Tones: thất — rising tone (sắc), thế — rising tone (sắc).
Is thất thế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thất thế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 失勢.