thầy chùa
noun
Hanoi [tʰəj˨˩ t͡ɕuə˨˩]Huế [tʰəj˦˩ t͡ɕuə˦˩]Saigon [tʰəj˨˩ cuə˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thầy chùa means a monk.
Meanings of thầy chùa in English
Noun
- colloquial, can be disrespectful a monk
Etymology
thầy + chùa.
Frequently asked questions
What does thầy chùa mean in English?
thầy chùa (noun) means "a monk".
How do you pronounce thầy chùa?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəj˨˩ t͡ɕuə˨˩]; Saigon [tʰəj˨˩ cuə˨˩]. Tones: thầy — falling tone (huyền), chùa — falling tone (huyền).